If x = 8 and y = -3, evaluate the following expression: 20 - 5y + 2x

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Federico Sawady asked Aug 20, 2023

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If x = 8 and y = -3, evaluate the following expression: 20 - 5y + 2x

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Answer:

Explanation:

Given the following question:

20-5y+2x

x=8

y=-3

Substitute and solve using PEMDAS:

20-5(-3)+2(8)

5*-3=-15

20--15+2(8)

2*8=16

20-(-15)+16

20--15=35

35+16=51

=51

Your answer is "51."

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Daremachine answered Aug 25, 2023

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