Pearson Algebra 2 Common Core, 2011
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Exercise 20 Page 25

Substitute a=4 and b=- 3 in the expression, then calculate according to the order of operations.

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Let's substitute a=4 and b=- 3 in the expression and then simplify. Remember to carefully follow the order of operations. In this case, before we can evaluate the addition, we should simplify the products.
7a-5b
7( 4)-5( - 3)
7(4)+5* 3
28+15
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