1)evaluate 2a - 3b for a = 7 and b = -2. 20 9 8 2) if x = -3, then x 2-7x + 10 equals 22 37 40 hurry

Hey Brion,

1) Evaluate 2A - 3B for A = 7 and B = -2.
To solve this start by filling in the variables.
2(7) - 3(-2)

Now multiply, remember that a positive times a negative is a negative.
14 - (-6)

Finally, subtract. Remember, Keep, Change, Change (KCC). Keep the first number, change symbol (for subtraction use addition), and change the negative number to a positive number.
14 + 6 = 20

2) If x = -3, then x 2-7x + 10 equals
Start by filling in the variables.
-3(2) - 7(-3) + 10

Now follow PEMDAS (Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication & Division, Addition & Subtraction) to solve. Remember K.C.C (no.  1 above)
-3(2) - 7(-3) + 10
(-6) - (-21) + 10
(-6) + (21) + 10
15 + 10
25See NOTE!***

Note: For #2 you may be missing a symbol between the first "x" and "2" because the answer I got above (25) is not one of your choices. Let me know what symbol is missing in the equation: x 2-7x + 10, and I will help you solve it.