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  • 10-09-2018
  • Mathematics
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Find the value of the expression: −0.5(7b−12a)−(8.4a−14b) if a=−10; b=−6.

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  • 05-08-2020

Replace a and b in the equation with their values given:

-0.5(7(-6)-12(-10)-(8.4(-10)-14(-6))

Multiply within the parentheses

-0.5(-42 + 120) -(-84 + 84)

Add inside the parenthesis:

-0.5(78)-0

Multiply:

-.05 x 78 = -39

The answer is -39

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