SOLUTION: Evaluate the variable expression when a = −2, b = 6, c = −3, and d = 4. −5/6b+1/2(ac + bd)

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Question 1179912: Evaluate the variable expression when
a = −2, b = 6, c = −3, and d = 4.
−5/6b+1/2(ac + bd)
Found 2 solutions by ikleyn, MathLover1:
Answer by ikleyn(52790) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Substitute the values into the formula and calculate.


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Answer by MathLover1(20850) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

a+=-2, b+=+6, c+=-3, and d+=+4

-5%2F%286b%29%2B1%2F%282%28ac+%2B+bd%29%29

=-5%2F%286%2A6%29%2B1%2F%282%28-2%28-3%29+%2B+6%2A4%29%29

=-5%2F36%2B1%2F%282%286+%2B+24%29%29

=-5%2F36%2B1%2F%282%2830%29%29

=-5%2F36%2B1%2F60

=-11%2F90