Answer
-42
Work Step by Step
Substitute values for p, q, and r into equation.
-(-4)^{2} - 2(8) + (-10)
Solve exponent.
-16 - 2(8) - 10
Multiply.
-16 - 16 - 10
Subtract.
-42
College Algebra (11th Edition)
by Lial, Margaret L.; Hornsby John; Schneider, David I.; Daniels, Callie
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321671791
ISBN 13:
978-0-32167-179-0
Chapter R - Section R.2 - Real Numbers and Their Properties - R.2 Exercises - Page 17: 36
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