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Evaluate this expression when x is 50

-6x+150

User Ericb
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Plug in 50
-6(50) + 150
-300 + 150 = -150
The solution is -150
User Beholderrk
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Answer:

-150

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

-6x + 150

x = 50

Step 2: Evaluate

  1. Substitute in x: -6(50) + 150
  2. Multiply: -300 + 150
  3. Add: -150
User Olivera Kovacevic
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