Question

Evaluate the expression when a=-4 and x=5.
a- 1- 2x
help pls

Answer 1

-15

Explanation:

So it's a-1-2x.

rewrite as -4-1-(2*5)

-4-1-10

-4+-1-10

-5+-10

-15

Answer 2

- 15

Explanation:

• a = -4 and x = 5. ( given )

a - 1 - 2 x

- 4 - 1 - 2 ( 5 )

- 5 - 10

- 1 5