Question

Evaluate the expression when a= 5/9 and x = -2/3 .

-2x - a
Write your answer in simplest form.

Answer 1

7/9

Explanation:

You want to evaluate -2x -a for a = 5/9 and x = -2/3.

Evaluation

Put the values of the variables in the corresponding places in the expression and do the arithmetic.

-2(-2/3) -5/9

= 4/3 -5/9

= 12/9 -5/9 = 7/9

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