Question

Given that a = -2 and b = 7 ,evaluate the following algebraic expression (1) a(b2 -a)

Answer 1

Answer:

-2(14--2)

-2*19

38.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Answer is -32.

Step-by-step explanation:

a= -2

b=7

Expression: a(b2-a)

 -2(7*2--2) (Place 'a' and 'b' values)

= -2(14+2) (Solve inside the bracket)

= -28-4 (Multiply -2 with the values inside the bracket)

= -32 (ans)

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