Question

Evaluate the following expression for x =1/2

8x-5
Explain answer

Answer 1

8x-5

X= 1/2

8 (1/2) - 5 = -1

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Answer 2

-1

Explanation:

You want to evaluate (8x -5) for x = 1/2.

Evaluation

Put the value where x is in the expression, then do the arithmetic.

8x -5 = 8(1/2) -5

= 4 -5

= -1

The value of the expression is -1.