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What is the result of 8(x - y)? The value for x is -5 and y is -2

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Answer:

-24

Explanation:

I got my answer by plugging in the value of the variables into the equation:

8(x - y)

8((-5) - (-2))

8(-3)

-24

I hope this helps! :)

User CreepyRaccoon
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Answer:

8(-5 - -2) = 24. Inside the parantheses is 3. Then you'd multiply 8, which is 24

Explanation:

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