QUIZ # 2

Exponents, Evaluation of Algebraic Expressions

Write your COMPLETE SOLUTION the left side, final answer on

the right side.

A. EVALUATE each EXPONENTIAL EXPRESSION. (2 pts each)

4 2
1.) 5 3.) –7
5 3
2.) 2 4.) (–2)

B. EVALUATE each EXPRESSION using the

correct order of operations. (2 pts each)

5.) 3 + {5 – 2[4 – (–5)]}

6.) 9 - 2(–8) ÷ –4 + (–1)

C. EVALUATE each EXPRESSION when

a = 2, b = –3 and c = 8. (3 pts each)

7.) 2a – 3b
2
8.) c – (a + 15)  b

9.) 2c – [4 + a(b – 1)]

5
10.) –3(b + 1) – a  c