Question

Evaluate x(–y + z) for x = –1, y = 2, and z = 5.

7
–7
3
–3

Answer 1

x(-y+z)

When x is -1, y is 2, and z is 5, replace these letters with the numbers associated with them, you get

=-1(-2+5)
=-1(-2)+(-1)(5)
=2-5
=-3