Math Problem Statement

1.      Evaluate each expression if π‘Ž = 4, 𝑏 = βˆ’2, and 𝑐 = βˆ’3 using the order of operations. [7 marks] ****  ****  (a)

βˆ’(π‘Ž+2)2βˆ’ 4𝑐 2βˆ’π‘     (b)

6π‘Žβˆ’ 3𝑏3  

βˆ’5[βˆ’7βˆ’π‘]

Solution

Let's evaluate each expression step by step using the given values a=4a = 4, b=βˆ’2b = -2, and c=βˆ’3c = -3. We'll carefully follow the order of operations (PEMDAS).

(a) Expression: βˆ’(a+2)2βˆ’4c2βˆ’b-\frac{(a + 2)2 - 4c}{2 - b}

  1. Substitute the values: βˆ’(4+2)2βˆ’4(βˆ’3)2βˆ’(βˆ’2)-\frac{(4 + 2)2 - 4(-3)}{2 - (-2)}

  2. Simplify inside the parentheses: βˆ’(6)2βˆ’4(βˆ’3)2+2-\frac{(6)2 - 4(-3)}{2 + 2}

  3. Multiply inside the numerator: βˆ’12+124=βˆ’244-\frac{12 + 12}{4} = -\frac{24}{4}

  4. Simplify the division: βˆ’6-6

So, the value of expression (a) is -6.

(b) Expression: 6aβˆ’3b3βˆ’5[βˆ’7βˆ’c]6a - \frac{3b}{3} - 5[-7 - c]

  1. Substitute the values: 6(4)βˆ’3(βˆ’2)3βˆ’5[βˆ’7βˆ’(βˆ’3)]6(4) - \frac{3(-2)}{3} - 5[-7 - (-3)]

  2. Multiply and simplify: 24βˆ’βˆ’63βˆ’5[βˆ’7+3]24 - \frac{-6}{3} - 5[-7 + 3]

  3. Simplify inside the division and brackets: 24+2βˆ’5[βˆ’4]24 + 2 - 5[-4]

  4. Multiply inside the brackets: 24+2+20=4624 + 2 + 20 = 46

So, the value of expression (b) is 46.

Final Answers:

  1. (a): βˆ’6-6
  2. (b): 4646

Would you like more details on these steps or have any further questions?

Here are 5 related questions for practice:

  1. Evaluate (aβˆ’b)caβˆ’2\frac{(a - b)c}{a - 2} using a=4a = 4, b=βˆ’2b = -2, and c=βˆ’3c = -3.
  2. What is the value of 4aβˆ’bc+2c4a - \frac{b}{c} + 2c if a=4a = 4, b=βˆ’2b = -2, and c=βˆ’3c = -3?
  3. Simplify 3a+b2βˆ’c2a3a + \frac{b^2 - c^2}{a} using a=4a = 4, b=βˆ’2b = -2, and c=βˆ’3c = -3.
  4. Calculate 7b+caβˆ’b27b + \frac{c}{a} - b^2 when b=βˆ’2b = -2 and c=βˆ’3c = -3.
  5. Find the result of βˆ’2a+3cb+1\frac{-2a + 3c}{b + 1} given a=4a = 4, b=βˆ’2b = -2, and c=βˆ’3c = -3.

Tip: When dealing with complex fractions, simplify the numerator and denominator separately before dividing.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Order of Operations
Substitution
Simplification

Formulas

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12