Question

Evaluate 14 - 2xy when x = -6 and y = 2.  answers -10, 28, 38, 52

Answer 1

So firstly, plug in -6 into the x variable and 2 into the y-variable:
`14-2*(-6)*2`

Next, do the multiplication:
`14-(-24)\\14+24`

Lastly, do the addition, and your answer will be 38, or the third option.

Answer 2

Thus, the correct option is C) 38.

Explanation:

Consider the provided expression.

`14 - 2xy`

We need to find the value of the expression, for x = -6 and y = 2.

Substitute the respective values in the provided expression.

`14 - 2xy`

`14 - 2(-6)(2)`

`14 +12(2)`

`14 +24`

`38`

Hence, the value of the provide expression is 38.

Thus, the correct option is C) 38.