Question

Evaluate and simplify the expression when a=4 and b=-1 5 - 2(a + 3b)/2

Answer 1

4

Explanation:

We know that
`a = 4` and
`b = -1`, as they are given in the problem. All we have to do is plug them into the equation and solve it.

`5 - 2(a + 3b)/2\\ = 5 - 2(4 -3)/2\\= 5 - 1\\= 4`