Math Problem Statement

Evaluate a3- 5b + b ÷ ac for a = -2, b = 6, and с = 3.

Solution

We are given the expression:

a35b+baca^3 - 5b + \frac{b}{ac}

We need to substitute the values a=2a = -2, b=6b = 6, and c=3c = 3 into this expression. Let's break it down step by step:

  1. Substitute the values: a35b+bac=(2)35(6)+6(2)(3)a^3 - 5b + \frac{b}{ac} = (-2)^3 - 5(6) + \frac{6}{(-2)(3)}

  2. Evaluate each term:

    • (2)3=8(-2)^3 = -8
    • 5(6)=30-5(6) = -30
    • 6(2)(3)=66=1\frac{6}{(-2)(3)} = \frac{6}{-6} = -1
  3. Combine everything: 8301=39-8 - 30 - 1 = -39

So, the value of the expression is:

39\boxed{-39}

Would you like more details or have any other questions?

Here are some related questions to expand your understanding:

  1. What happens if a=0a = 0 in the expression?
  2. How would the result change if c=3c = -3?
  3. What would the outcome be if we added an additional b2b^2 term to the expression?
  4. How can this expression be rewritten in terms of common factors of aa and bb?
  5. How would the evaluation change if b=6b = -6 and a=2a = 2?

Tip: Always apply order of operations (PEMDAS: parentheses, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction) to simplify complex expressions.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Substitution
Exponents
Multiplication
Division

Formulas

Expression: a^3 - 5b + b ÷ ac
Exponentiation: a^3
Basic arithmetic operations

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10