Use the rule order of operations
perentesis exponent multipy/divide add/minus ( /= right to left which ever is first)
start with 3n multiply 3 by 2 and get 6
8(M) minus 6 is 2
11/10 - 7/4
Make Both fractions have the same common denominator
22/20 - 35/20
Subtract the numerators while keeping the denominator the same
Final Answer: -13/20
A) Just plug 0 in for x:
0^2 -5(0) -2
0 -0 -2 = -2
b) plug -1 in for x:
(-1)^2 -5(-1)-2
1 + 5 - 2 = 6-2=4