Question

Evaluate |bc|, given a = 5, b = -3, and c = -2.

Answer 1

Answer:

6

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Algebra I

• |Absolute Value| - makes any number positive

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Define

|bc|

a = 5

b = -3

c = -2

Step 2: Evaluate

1. Substitute:                    |-3 · -2|
2. Multiply:                        |6|
3. Evaluate:                       6