Find the value of the expression: −0.5(7b−12a)−(8.4a−14b) if a=−10; b=−6.

Replace a and b in the equation with their values given:

-0.5(7(-6)-12(-10)-(8.4(-10)-14(-6))

Multiply within the parentheses

-0.5(-42 + 120) -(-84 + 84)

Add inside the parenthesis:

-0.5(78)-0

Multiply:

-.05 x 78 = -39

The answer is -39

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problem:

f(x) = - 2/3x + 5; f(5/2)

substitute 5/2 in for x:

f(5/2) = -2/3(5/2) + 5

simplify the right side:

f(5/2) = -5/3 + 5

f(5/2) = 10/3

f(5/2) = 10/3

i hope this !