Chapter 1.5, Problem 37P

Evaluate each expression for $m=-4,n=5,$ and $p=1.5$.

$m-p$

To determine

To find: The value of the expression $m-p$ .

Answer to Problem 37P

The value of the expression $m-p$ is $-5.5$ .

Explanation of Solution

Given:

The value of $m=-4$ , $n=5$ and $p=1.5$ .

Calculation:

Substitute $m=-4$ and $p=1.5$ in equation $m-p$ as follows:

  $\begin{array}{c}m-p=-4-1.5\\ =-5.5\end{array}$

Thus, the value of the expression $m-p$ is $-5.5$ .