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Evaluate the expression when x equals 5 and Y equals negative 2 -3x + 12 y

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Answer: The value of the expression is -39Explanations:

The expression is given as:

-3x + 12y

According to the question:

x = 5y = -2

Substitute the values of x and y into the given expression:

-3(5) + 12(-2)-15 - 24 = -39
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