Question

Evaluate –x + (–7.5) for x = 6.3.

A. –13.8

B. 13.8

C. 1.2

D. –1.2

Answer 1

A. -13.8 just plug in the numbers -6.3-7.5=-13.8

Answer 2

A.

Explanation:

We have -x + (-7.5). With x = 6.3 we obtain

-(6.3) - 7.5 = -6.3-7.5 = -13.8