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Evaluate -10 + x(-2)
When x = -9

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Answer:

8

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

  1. Brackets
  2. Parenthesis
  3. Exponents
  4. Multiplication
  5. Division
  6. Addition
  7. Subtraction
  • Left to Right

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

-10 + x(-2)

x = -9

Step 2: Evaluate

  1. Substitute in x: -10 - 9(-2)
  2. Multiply: -10 + 18
  3. Add: 8
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