Evaluating Formulas (Substitution)

A formula is a brief and clear description of the mathematical relationship between variables. If values can be found for all the literal values in the formula, it can be evaluated.

 

Example: Area of a trapezoid : ½ h(a + b) h=15, a= 13, b=27

½ (15)(13 + 27) = 300 sq. units

 

Substitute the given values into the following formulas and solve the resulting expression.

 

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xyz if x=2, y=3, z=4
 
 
 
 
 
  

 

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x2 + y2 if x =3, y = -2
 
 
 
 
 
  

 

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xy + yz + xz if x=3, y=4, z = -2
 
 
 
 
 
  

 

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yz – x2 if x=3, y=4, z=5
 
 
 
 
 
  

 

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x3z – y2 if x=2, y=3, z =4
 
 
 
 
 
  

 

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½ a + ¼ b2 if a =2, b= 2
 
 
 
 
 
  

 

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4x2y if x=3, y=1
 
 
 
 
 
  

 

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½ bh if b=4, h=6