Question

What is the value expression

2( X + 4) - (y * 8)
when x= 1/8
and y= 3/16
a 11/4
b 65/2
c 21/4
d 27/4

Answer 1

d. 27/4, or 6.75

Explanation:

`2( (1)/(8) + 4) - ( (3)/(16) * 8)`

`2( (33)/(8) ) - (3)/(2)`

`(33)/(4) - (3)/(2) = (33)/(4) - (6)/(4) = (27)/(4) = 6.75`