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What is the value of 5x - 3y if x=5 and y= -1?

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Answer and Step-by-step explanation:

To solve, we have to plug in the x and y values given to us into the equation.

5(5) - 3(-1)

Simplify

25 - -3

The negatives cancel each other, leading to becoming positive.

25 + 3

Add

28

The value of the expression with the given values for x and y is 28.

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