Question

Evaluate 2a - (-4b)
if a = 10 and b = 6

Answer 1

44.

Explanation:

First step is to plug in the values. We know that

2a - (-4b)

a= 10 and b =6

2(10)-(-4)(6)

20-(-24) = 44 *Negative times a negative equals a positive

Answer 2

44

Step-by-step explanation:

2(10)+4(6)

20+24

=44