SOLUTION: Please help to : Evaluate a^2 - b^3(a - b) if a = 1/3 and b = - 1/2

Algebra ->  Algebra  -> Quadratic Equations and Parabolas -> SOLUTION: Please help to : Evaluate a^2 - b^3(a - b) if a = 1/3 and b = - 1/2      Log On

Ad: You enter your algebra equation or inequality - Algebrator solves it step-by-step while providing clear explanations. Free on-line demo .
Ad: Algebrator™ solves your algebra problems and provides step-by-step explanations!
Ad: Algebra Solved!™: algebra software solves algebra homework problems with step-by-step help!

   

Question 64144This question is from textbook An Incremental Development
: Please help to :
Evaluate
a^2 - b^3(a - b) if a = 1/3 and b = - 1/2This question is from textbook An Incremental Development

Answer by tutorcecilia(2152) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a^2 - b^3(a - b) [substitute: a = 1/3 and b = - 1/2]
(1/3)^2 - (-1/2)^3((1/3) - (-1/2)) [simplify]
(1/9)+(1/8)(1/3+1/2)
(1/9)+(1/8)(2+3/6)
1/9+1/8(5/6)
1/9+5/48
(48+45)/432 = 31/144