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Evaluate the expression x+2y when x=2 and y=−2.5.

User Arturhoo
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Answer:

‒3

Explanation:

x+2y=2+2(‒2.5)

=2+(‒5)

=2‒5

=‒3

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User Shoujs
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Answer: -3

Explanation:

If you plug in the numbers, the equation would look like: 2+2(-2.5)

Multiply 2 by -2.5 and you'll get -5 as your product. Add 2 and -5 together to get the sum of -3.

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