Question

Evaluate - 6r + s - rs for r = 5 and s = - 7.

A. 72
B. - 12
C. 58
D. - 2

Answer 1

(D) -2

Explanation:

Plug in r=5 and s=-7 to the equation:

-6(5)+(-7)-(5)(-7)

Now we can solve and simplify:

-30-7+35

Combine:

-2

Answer 2

Hey there!

-6r + s - rs

= -6(5) + (-7) - 5(-7)

= -6(5) - 7 - 5(-7)

= -30 - 7 - 5(-7)

= -30 - 7 + 5

= -37 - (-35)

= -2

Therefore, your answer is: -2

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