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  • 11-10-2021
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Evaluate |3b - 4a| for a = -3 and b = -5.

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  • 11-10-2021

Answer:

3

Step-by-step explanation:

To evaluate |3b - 4a| substitute a = -3 and b = -5 in the given expression.

|3(-5) - 4(-3)| , multiply

|-15 +12| , add

|-3| , take the -3 out of the absolute value

3

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Amphitrite1040
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  • 11-10-2021

Hey there!

|3b - 4a|

= |3(-5) - 4(-3)|

= |-15 - (-12)|

= |-15 + 12|

= |-3|

= |3|

= 3

Therefore, your answer is: 3

Good luck on your assignment and enjoy your day!

~Amphitrite1040:)

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