Question

Substitute 6 for x and evaluate the expression below. 4(x - 10) + 2

Answer 1

Answer: -14

Explanation:

4 (6 - 10) + 2

First, we do whats in the parenthesis.

6 - 10 = -4

4 * -4 = -16

-16 + 2 = -14

Answer 2

-14

Explanation:

4(x - 10) + 2

Let x = 6

4(6-10)+2

Parentheses first

4(-4) +2

Multiply and divide

-16+2

-14