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  • 16-08-2022
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evaluate a^2-b^4 if a= -1/2 and b=2. Express your answer in simplest form.

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  • 16-08-2022

The difference between the given expression is -255/16

Functions and values

Functions are written in terms of variable. For instance y = f(x) is a function of y.

Given the expression below

a^2-b^4

Given the following parameters

a= -1/2 and b=2.

Substitute the given parameters to have:

(-1/2)^2 - 2^4

Expand the resulting expression to have:

(1/16) - 16

(1-256)/16
-255/16

Hence the difference between the given expression is -255/16

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