Question

Evaluate -a -8b when a = 9 and b = -3
someone please help quick!!

Answer 1

15

Explanation:

-a -8b = -9 + 24 = 15

Answer 2

15

Explanation:

-a -8b

so you replace alphabets with the figures given

= -9 - 8(-3)

when you multiply two negatives they give you a positive hence;

= -9 +24

the answer is

= 15