X = -3, y = 2..................
5a^3 + 3b^4
insert the numbers into the equation.
5(4)^3 + 3(-5)^4
evaluate
5(64) + 3(625)
evaluate
320 + 1875
the solution is:
2195
$4 / 8 = 50 cents per pen
.5 * 5 = 2.50
.5 * 3 = 1.50
Ivan pays $2.50 and Jeff pays $1.50
i think it's 3/4 though i'm not entirely sure
