If a = 2, b = -2 and c = -(frac{1}{2}), evaluate (ab2 – bc2)(a2c…

If a = 2, b = -2 and c = -(frac{1}{2}), evaluate (ab² – bc²)(a²c – abc)

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

(ab² – bc²)(a²c – abc)
[2(2)² – (- 2x(frac{1}{2}))] [2²(-(frac{1}{2})) – 2(-2)(-(frac{1}{2}))]
[8 = (frac{1}{2})][-2 – 2] = (frac{17}{2}) x 4²
= -34