Answer:
1) -184
2) 13
-3(
)+4
Step-by-step explanation:
For problem number 1, Let's start by substituting all the x's for -3
So the equation will look like
p(-3)=
-
+7(-3)-10
Now, lets simplify by solving the exponents
First we'll do 
which equals -27
Now we'll do 
which equals 9
So now our equation looks like
p(-3)=4(-27)-5(9)+7(-3)-10
Now, we are going to multiply all these numbers
First 4(-27) which equals -108
Now -5(9) which equals -45
And finally 7(-3) which equals -21
Now our equation looks like
p(-3)= -108-45-21-10
Now we can solve
-108-45-21-10=-184
The painter needs at least two gallons of paint to cover the wall.
To get this answer, you first need to find the area of the wall; by multiplying 20.5 x 16.4. This will get you 336.2.
Then, you need to divide 336.2 by 200. This will get you approx. 1.6.
If it's asking for partial gallons as well, stop here. Your answer is 1.6.
If not, continue.
Unless you're including partial gallons, you can't get 1.6 gallons of paint, so you need to round up. This will be 2 gallons.
Since she needs 3 1/2 for 5, and you need to find one batch, get 3 1/2 and divide it by 5. Change 3 1/2 to an improper fraction (7/2). Now use KCS (keep change switch) Keep the 7/2, change division to multiplication, and switch 5/1 to 1/5. (7/2)•(1/5)
