Question

What is the value of the expression below if

x = -5, h = -5, and y = -3.

3-h(x+4)-2y

Answer 1

3-(-5)(-5+4)-2(-3)

3+5(-1)+6

3-5+6

-2+6

4

Answer 2

4

Explanation:

3 - h(x + 4) -2y Substitute in what was given.

3 -(-5)(-5+4)-2(-3)

3 + 5(-1) + 6

3-5+6

-2+6

4