If x=4 and y=-2, the value of 1/2xy^2 is

a. 32
b. 8
c. -4
d. -8

b. 8

Step-by-step explanation:

To solve, we need to plug in the x and y values since we already have the values given to us

1/2(4)(2^2)

We should do the exponents first, 2^2 is 4

Now we are left with 1/2(4)(4)

4 times 4 is 16

16 times 1/2 is the same as 16/2

16/2=8

b. 8

correct answer is c. just did it

step-by-step explanation:

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