Question

Evaluate the expression for v = 8 and w = –3. Simplify your answer.

vw
vw + v + 8
=

Answer 1

To evaluate the expression for \( v = 8 \) and \( w = -3 \), let's start by substituting these values into the expression:

\[
vw + v + 8
\]

First, we calculate \( vw \):

\[
vw = (8)(-3) = -24
\]

Now substitute \( vw \) back into the expression:

\[
-24 + v + 8
\]

Now substitute \( v = 8 \):

\[
-24 + 8 + 8
\]

Now, simplify:

\[
-24 + 8 + 8 = -24 + 16 = -8
\]

Thus, the simplified answer is:

\[
\boxed{-8}
\]