Question

Evaluate the expression 2x-xy if x= -1/2 and y=8

Answer 1

3

Explanation:

2x-xy

2(x)-(x)(y)

2(-1/2)-(-1/2)(8)

-1 - (-4)

-1 + 4

3

Answer 2

3

Explanation:

2x-xy

Let x = -1/2 and y = 8

2(-1/2) - (-1/2)(8)

Multiply

-1 - (-4)

Subtracting a negative is like adding

-1+4

Add

3