Question

Evaluate 27 × a-2 for a = 3

Answer 1

is that negative 2 or minus 2

Answer 2

\[\huge 27 \times a - 2\]
when a = 3
\[\huge 27 \times 3 - 2\]
where are you getting confused?

Answer 3

-162

Answer 4

if thats a negative 2


but if its minus 2 then its 79

Answer 5

thank you

Answer 6

can i just ask where -162 came from? 27 x 3 x -2?

Answer 7

27*3(-2)= -162
27*3-2=79