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All of the following expressions have the same value, when x = -2 and y = 4, except _____.

a. x 2y
b. (-2) 2y
c. -4 x 2
d. -2 xy

User Silverdr
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C. -4 x^2

next time add the ^ it doesnt copy the small numbers

User Rui Martins
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-2 *2(4) = -2 *8 = -16

(-2) *2(4) = -2 *8 = -16

-4(2)*2 = -8*2 = -16

-2*(-2*4) = -2 *-8 = 16

D is the only one that is positive so D is the answer

User Peter Brooks
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