If x=4 and y=-2, what is the value of (1)/(2) xy²?

Question

If x=4 and y=-2, what is the value of
`(1)/(2)` xy²?

Answer 1

8

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Alg

• Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

1/2xy²

x = 4

y = -2

Step 2: Solve

1. Substitute: 1/2(4)(-2)²
2. Exponents: 1/2(4)(4)
3. Multiply: 2(4)
4. Multiply: 8