How do I solve this equation

14

Step-by-step explanation:

the question is just asking you to replace the x and y with the corresponding numbers.

x = 4

y = -3

Since x is 4 squared it would be 16.

-4 times -3 equals positive 12.

That would make the equation

(16 + 12) divided by 2

16 + 12 = 28 divide that by 2 and you’ll get 14.

14

Step-by-step explanation:

First plug 4 in for x.

4^2 is equal to 16 because 4 x 4 is 16.

Next, plug in -3 for y.

-4 x -3

4 times 3 is 12 and they are both negative, therefore it turns out as a positive 12.

Then add the numbers on the top of your equation.

16+12=28.

Finally divide the sum by 2.

28 divided by 2= 14

Your answer is 14.

Hope this helps!

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