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What is the value of the expression 3y +5 when y=-4

User Katelin
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The answer is -7
To answer this, u need to do pemdas.
Parenthesis
Exponents
Multiplication
Division
Addition
Subtraction
3(-4)+5
Dirt, u do 3(-4)
That equals -12
Then add 5
-12+5 is -7
So, this is how it looks like:
3(-4)+5
-12+5
-7
So, the answer is -7
I hope this helps!!!
User Zimi
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3y+5

y=-4

3*-4=-12
-12+5=-7
User Aswan
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