Evaluate the expression for p = –31.

Question

Write your answer as a decimal or whole number.

–1.5p =

Answer 1

To evaluate the expression \(-1.5p\) for \(p = -31\), substitute \(-31\) into the expression:

\[ -1.5p = -1.5 \times (-31) \]

Now, calculate the multiplication:

\[ -1.5 \times (-31) = 46.5 \]

Therefore, the value of the expression \(-1.5p\) when \(p = -31\) is

\[ \boxed{46.5} \]