Question

If a=−5 and b=3, evaluate 3a−2b+(−a). *

Answer 1

-1

Explanation:

3×-5=10-2×6=6=10-6=4-a=-1

Answer 2

The solution is -16

Explanation:

3a−2b+(−a).

Combine like terms

3a -a -2b

2a -2b

Let a = -5 and b =3

2(-5) -2(3)

-10 -6

-16

The solution is -16