Question

Evaluate the expression for b = –7, c = 2, and d = 23.

bc^2d =

Answer 1

To evaluate the expression \( bc^2d \) with the values \( b = -7 \), \( c = 2 \), and \( d = 23 \), we will substitute the values into the expression and perform the calculations step by step.

1. Substitute \( b \), \( c \), and \( d \) into the expression:
\[
bc^2d = (-7)(2^2)(23)
\]

2. Calculate \( c^2 \):
\[
2^2 = 4
\]

3. Now substitute \( c^2 \) back into the expression:
\[
bc^2d = (-7)(4)(23)
\]

4. Multiply \( -7 \) by \( 4 \):
\[
-7 \times 4 = -28
\]

5. Now multiply \( -28 \) by \( 23 \):
\[
-28 \times 23 = -644
\]

So, the value of the expression \( bc^2d \) is \(-644\).