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If x=8 and y=−2, evaluate the following expression: x−y

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10 because you need to do 8 - - 2 and 2 minuses make a positive so you would need to add them together
User Kaushal Sharma
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Answer:

10

Explanation:

x - y

8 - (-2)

8 + 2

10

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