Question

Evaluate 14 - 12xy when x = -6 & y = 2

Answer 1

158

Explanation:

We have x = -6 and y =2

So, 14 - 12xy = 14 - 12 (-6) (2)

12(-6)(2) = - 144

so 14 - 12xy = 14 - (-144) = 14 + 144 (two negatives make a positive)

= 158