Question

Evaluate the expression below when x = 5.5 and y = 6. 4(x+6)−3(y+4)

Answer 1

16.4

Explanation:

4(5.5 + 6) - 3(6 + 4)

4(11.6) - 3(10)

46.4 - 30

16.4

Answer 2

The answer is 16.

Explanation:

4(x+6)−3(y+4)

=4x+24-3y-12

=4(5.5)+24-3(6)-12

=22+24-18-12

=46-30

=16