Question

Evaluate the expression (-y - 2x) - y given the values of x = -5 and y = 3
what is the answer?

Answer 1

4

Explanation:

replace both values in the parentheses

-3 - 2(-5)

two negatives make a positive, so you would have -3 + 10

which is 7

now you have 7 - 3

7-3=4

Answer 2

4

Explanation:

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

Step 1: Define

(-y - 2x) - y

x = -5

y = 3

Step 2: Substitute and Evaluate

(-3 - 2(-5)) - 3

(-3 + 10) - 3

7 - 3

4