Evaluate the expression if b = -2/3 and c = 1/2.
2bc + 3b^2

Answer:
2/3
Step-by-step explanation:
2 (−2/3) (1/2) + 3 (−2/3)^2
= −4/3 (1/2) + 3 (−2/3)^2
= −2/3 + 3 (−2/3)^2
= −2/3 + 3 (4/9)
= −2/3 + 4/3
= 2/3