Question

Find the value of (2x - 2y)/x when x = - 4 and y = - 3

Answer 1

1/2

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 - 2y)/x

x = -4

y = -3

Step 2: Evaluate

1. Substitute: (2(-4) - 2(-3))/-4
2. Multiply: (-8 + 6)/-4
3. Add: -2/-4
4. Simplify: 1/2