Question

Given that x= –1/2 and y = 4 , evaluate 3x²y + xy²​

Answer 1

Answer:

-5

Step-by-step explanation:

3x²y + xy²​

Let x = -1/2 and y = 4

3(-1/2)^2 (4) + (-1/2) (4)^2

Exponents first

3(1/4) (4) + (-1/2) 16

Multiply

3 - 8

Subtract

-5

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Answer 2

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