Question

Evaluate −3x+5y when x=16 and y=14. Write your answer as a fraction in simplest form.

Answer 1

22??

Explanation:

-3x + 5y

-3(16) + 5(14)

-48 + 70

22

Answer 2

Explanation:

We need to place the value of x and y in the equation.

Let's Do!

`\sf{ - 3x + 5y}`

`\rm{ - 3(16) + 5(14)}`

`\sf{- 48 + 70}`

`\rm{= 22}`

As a fraction,

`\bf{ = (22)/(1)}`

is the required answer.

Hope it helps :)