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Evaluate m( m + n) - n, use m = 5 and n = -3

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A. 7
B. 13
C. 43
D. 37

User Aashu
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Answer:

m (m + n) - n

= 5 (5+(-3)) - (-3)

= 5 (5-3) + 3

= 5 x 2 + 3

= 10+3

= 13

User Angelo Tricarico
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Answer:

B. 13

Explanation:

replace variables

5(5-3)+3

distribute

5(2)+3

multiply

10+3

add

13

User Thomas Mutzl
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