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Evaluate the following if x=−2, y=3 and z=5: 5x−2y/2(z−3)
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Evaluate the following if x=−2, y=3 and z=5: 5x−2y/2(z−3)

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5(-2) - 2(3) / 2(5-3)

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5(-2) - 2(3) / 2(5-3)

5-3 = 2

5(-2) - 2(3) / 2(2)

5 * -2 = -10

-10 - 2(3) / 2(2)

2*3 = 6

-10 - 6 / 2(2)
-10 - 6 / 4

6 / 4 = 1.5
-10 - 1.5 = -11.5
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