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If x=4 and y=-2, what is the value of
(1)/(2) xy²?

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Answer:

8

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Alg

  • Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

1/2xy²

x = 4

y = -2

Step 2: Solve

  1. Substitute: 1/2(4)(-2)²
  2. Exponents: 1/2(4)(4)
  3. Multiply: 2(4)
  4. Multiply: 8
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