Question

Select the correct answer.

What is the value of this expression when x=-6 and y=-2?
4(x + 3) - 2y

Answer 1

-8

Explanation:

* means multiply

just plug in the values

4 ( -6 + 3 ) - (2 * -2)

use pemdas

so parenthesis first

4 * -3 - (-4)

then multiply

-12 - (-4)

-12 + 4

-8

Answer 2

-8

Explanation:

Plug in the values of each variable:

4(-6 + 3) - 2(-2)

Use PEMDAS:

4(-3) - 2(-2)

-12 + 4

-8