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Evaluate the expression: 4x - 2y if x is 7 and y is -3

User LightDye
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9 votes

Answer:

34

Explanation:

We have to find the value of the expression ( 4x - 2y ).

Also, given that,

x = 7

y = -3

So, to find the value of the given expression, you have to replace x and y with 7 & -3 respectively.

Let us solve it now.

4x - 2y

4 × 7 - 2 × -3

28 + 6

34

User Leniaal
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hello!

Plug in the values of the variables:-


\sf{4x-2y}


\sf{4(7)-2(-3)}


\sf{28+6}


\sf{34}

note:-

Hope everything is clear; if you need any clarification/explanation, kindly let me know, and I'll comment and/or edit my answer :)

User Antoine Martin
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