Pearson Algebra 2 Common Core, 2011
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Exercise 1 Page 761

Substitute the given values for the variables in the expression.

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To evaluate the given expression for a = -1, b=-2, c=5 and d=4, we should substitute these values into the expression and simplify as much as possible.
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-1(4)-(-2)(5)
-1(4)+2(5)
-4+10
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