Question

Evaluate the expression: 2{ a( 2b + 3c)} for a=8, b=3, and c=4

Answer 1

288

Explanation:

Evaluate Using the Given Value

2 (a (2b + 3c)) for a = 8 , b = 3 , and c = 4

Replace the variable a with 8 in the e xpression.

2 ((8) (2b + 3c))

Replace the variable b with 3 in the expression.

2 ((8) (2 (3) + 3c))

Replace the variable c with 4 in the expression.

2 ((8) (2 (3) + 3 (4)))

Simplify each term.

Multiply 2 by 3.

2 (8 (6 + 3 (4)))

Multiply 3 by 4.

2 (8 (6 + 12))

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Add 6 and 12.

2 (8 ⋅ 18)

Multiply 8 by 18.

2 ⋅ 144

Multiply 2 by 144.

288