Answer:
D. 157
Step-by-step explanation:
Hi there!
We want to find the value of the expression 4(x²+3)-2y is when x=-6 and y=-1/2
Let's first simplify the expression, as that will likely make it easier
Distribute 4 to both x² and 3
4x²+12-2y
That's the expression
Substitute -6 as x into the expression
4(-6)²+12-2y
Raise (-6) to the second power
4*36+12-2y
Multiply 36 by 4
144+12-2y
Add 12 and 144 together
156-2y
Now the expression is 156-2y
But remember that we know that y=-1/2, and we haven't substituted it into the expression yet
Substitute -1/2 as y into the expression
156-2(-1/2)
Multiply
156+2/2
Simplify
156+1
Add
157
Hope this helps!
