Question

Evaluate -4 + x(-8)
When x = -7

Answer 1

52

Explanation:

substitue x into the given problem to obtain -4+(-7)(-8). Now follow the order of operations by first multiplying -7 by -8 to obtain 56. We now have -4+56 so combine the terms to find 52.

Answer 2

52

Explanation:

-4+x(-8) , x=-7

-4+(-7)(-8)

= -4 + 56

= 52