220k views
5 votes
What is 5(x-2)-14x when x=4

User Schmod
by
6.4k points

1 Answer

4 votes

Answer:

-46

Explanation:

5 (x - 2) - 14x. x=4

5 (4 - 2) - 14(4) (distribute)

20 - 10 - 14(4) (multiply)

20 - 10 - 56 (subtract and solve.)

10 - 56 = -46 - solution

hope this helps (:

User Ric
by
6.4k points