Question

Evaluate x(-y + z) for x = 5, y = 9, and z = 1.

Answer 1

-20

Explanation:

x(-y+z) [Switch in the values]

=5(-5+1) [Use distributive property and multiply]

=(-25)+5 [do the basic math]

=(-20) [final answer]

Answer 2

Evaluate x(-y + z) for x = 5, y = 9, and z = 1

Substitute the value of the variable into the function and simplify. your answer is:

-40

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