Question

Evaluate the expression for n = 6 and p = –2.

np + p =

Answer 1

To evaluate the expression \( np + p \) for \( n = 6 \) and \( p = -2 \), we can substitute the values of \( n \) and \( p \) directly into the expression.

First, substitute \( n \) and \( p \):

\[
np + p = (6)(-2) + (-2)
\]

Now calculate \( (6)(-2) \):

\[
(6)(-2) = -12
\]

Next, substitute back into the expression:

\[
-12 + (-2) = -12 - 2
\]

Now perform the addition:

\[
-12 - 2 = -14
\]

Therefore, the final result is:

\[
\boxed{-14}
\]