Evaluate the expression for u = –1 and v = –4.

–3uv =

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To evaluate the expression \(-3uv\) for \(u = -1\) and \(v = -4\), we can substitute the values of \(u\) and \(v\) into the expression.

\[ -3uv = -3(-1)(-4) \]

Now, calculate the product:

\[ = -3 \times -1 \times -4 \]

Calculating \(-3 \times -1\) first:

\[ -3 \times -1 = 3 \]

Next, multiplying \(3\) by \(-4\):

\[ 3 \times -4 = -12 \]

Thus, the final result is:

\[ -3uv = -12 \]

So, the value of the expression is \(-12\).