McGraw Hill Glencoe Algebra 2, 2012
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1. Expressions and Formulas
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Exercise 33 Page 8

Substitute 34 for w, - 2 for y, and 0.4 for z.

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To evaluate the given expression for w= 34, x= 8, y= - 2, and z=0.4, we should substitute these values into the expression and simplify as much as possible.

12w-6y/z^2
12( 34)-6( - 2)/0.4^2
12( 34)-6(- 2)/0.16
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Simplify
364-6(- 2)/0.16
9-6(- 2)/0.16
9+12/0.16
21/0.16
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