Question

If x= -4 and y= -3 what does 3x - 2y equal

Answer 1

-6

Explanation:

If x = -4 and y = -3, the equation should be set up like this: 3(-4) - 2(-3). The rule is if you multiply a 1 positive number by 1 negative number, the answer will be negative.

3(-4) = -12

2(-3) = -6

Then, once you figure out the multiplication, finish up the equation by subtracting.

-12 - (-6) = -6

Answer 2

-6

Explanation:

3(-4) = -12

-2(-3)= 6

-12+6= -6