Question

If x = –12 and y = 16, evaluate x + y – 5x.

Answer 1

64

Explanation:

- 12 + 16 - 5 (-12)
- 12 + 16 + 60
4 + 60
= 64

Answer 2

64

Explanation:

If x = –12 and y = 16, evaluate x + y – 5x.

Solution,

= x + y - 5x

= -12 + 16 - 5 ( -12 )

= - 12 + 16 + 60

= - 12 + 76

= 64