Question

If x = 6 and y = -4, evaluate the following expression: 20 - 5y + 2x​

Answer 1

Answer: 52

Explanation:

1. plug in x and y into the expression : 20 - 5(-4) +2(6)

2. multiply the numbers in the parenthesis: 20 + 20 + 12
3. add all the numbers together (simplify): 52

Answer 2

20-5y+2x=52

Explanation:

plug in the values of x & y into the expression and calculate using the order of operations to get the answer. hope that helps!