Question

Evaluate 5w + 1p for w = 3 and p =
- 6

Answer 1

9

Explanation:

We are given the expression:

`5w+1p`

and asked to evaluate for w=3 and p= -6. Therefore, we must substitute 3 in for w and -6 in for p.

`5(3)+1(-6)`

Solve according to PEMDAS: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition and Subtraction.

Multiply 5 and 3.

⇒ 5*3=15

`15+1(-6)`

Multiply 1 and -6.

⇒1*-6= -6

`15 + -6`

Add 15 and -6.

⇒ 15 + -6= 15-6= 9

`9\\`

The expression 5w+1p when evaluated for w=3 and p= -6 is 9