Question

Evaluate –x + (–5.8) for x = 7.1.

–1.3
12.9
–12.9
1.3

Answer 1

C ) - 12. 9.

Explanation:

Given : –x + (–5.8) .

To find : Evaluate for x = 7.1.

Solution : We have given

–x + (–5.8) .

For x = 7.1

Plug x = 7.1

- 7.1 + ( -5.8) .

Removing parenthesis

-7.1 - 5.8.

- 12. 9

Therefore, C ) - 12. 9.

Answer 2

–x + (–5.8)
When x is 7.1,

=-7.1+(-5.8)
=-7.1-5.8
=-12.9