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Evaluate the expression when a=- 7 and x=3.
a-8x

User Dim Mik
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Answer:-31

\(31\)

Explanation:

Substitute: \(7 - 8 \times (- 3)\)

Remove the parentheses:\(7 + 8 \times 3\)

Calculate the product or quotient:\(7 + 24\)

Calculate the sum or difference:\(31\)

Answer: \(31\)

User Marco
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Answer:

-31

Explanation:

a - 8x will change to (-7) - 8(3) = -31

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