Question

Evaluate the exponent expression 3x–4 ⋅ xy2 for x = –1 and y = 2.

Answer 1

Answer:

48

Step-by-step explanation:

Given,

x = - 1

y = 2

To find : The value of 3x - 4 ⋅ xy² ?

Substitute the given values of x and y in the expression 3x - 4 ⋅ xy².

3x - 4 ⋅ xy²

= 3 ( - 1 ) - 4 ⋅ ( - 1 ) ( 2 )²

= - 3 - 4 ⋅ - 1 ( 4 )

= - 12 ⋅ - 4

= 48

Note : -

When a negative number gets multiplied with a negative, the resulted number is a positive number.