Question

Evaluate the expression when a=6 and x=-3
-a + 5x

Answer 1

-21

Explanation:

When a=6 and x=-3 to find -a+5x, substitute the values:

-(6)+5(-3)

Remove parenthese through multiplication:

⇒ -6+(-15)

Same signs add and keep the sign:

⇒-21

Answer 2

-21

Explanation:

-a + 5x

a =6 and x=-3

- (6) + 5(-3)

-6 -15

-21