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Evaluate the expression.
-2x + 3y; x = 3, y = 4

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Answer:

6

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

  1. Brackets
  2. Parenthesis
  3. Exponents
  4. Multiplication
  5. Division
  6. Addition
  7. Subtraction
  • Left to Right

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

-2x + 3y

x = 3

y = 4

Step 2: Evaluate

  1. Substitute: -2(3) + 3(4)
  2. Multiply: -6 + 12
  3. Add: 6
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