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Evaluate x – y if x = 5 and y = -2.

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It would be 5-(-2) which would change to 5+2 which equals 7.
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Answer:

7

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

x - y

x = 5

y = -2

Step 2: Evaluate

  1. Substitute: 5 - -2
  2. Simplify: 5 + 2
  3. Add: 7
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