Question

Evaluate the expression for b = 6, c = 11, and d = –4.5.

Write your answer as a decimal or whole number.

bd − c + d =

Answer 1

To evaluate the expression \( bd - c + d \) for \( b = 6 \), \( c = 11 \), and \( d = -4.5 \), we can follow these steps:

1. Calculate \( bd \):
\[
bd = 6 \times (-4.5) = -27
\]

2. Substitute into the expression:
\[
bd - c + d = -27 - 11 + (-4.5)
\]

3. Now, simplify:
\[
-27 - 11 = -38
\]
\[
-38 + (-4.5) = -38 - 4.5 = -42.5
\]

Therefore, the value of the expression is:
\[
\boxed{-42.5}
\]