Question

Evaluate ab - 5.3 if a = -3 and b = 2.8. (Points : 1)
-38.1
-13.7
3.1

Answer 1

Plug them in:
(-3)(2.8)-5.3=?

Answer 2

-13.7 a*b first which is -8.4 then -8.4-5.3. your answer is -13.7

Answer 3

@Lexi96 Staph it, staph giving answers away.

Answer 4

Well I am explaining how I got the answer...

Answer 5

"Give help, not answers"

Answer 6

Welcome to Openstudy btw Lexi

Answer 7

Sorry but that's just how I can explain. otherwise I can confuse myself. I have to see what the answer is in order to understand how to do the problem. So if you don't like me doing it that way then I just wont help.

Answer 8

Sorry to bother you

Answer 9

No, no it's fine, just don't give answers.. mods are watching.. shhh xD

Answer 10

Explaining is alright, but try not to give away answers, unless it's as simple as this question :)