Question

Find the value of y when a = 7, b= 16 and c = -3 given that y = 5a + 8c - b

Answer 1

-5

Explanation:

Given expression:

y = 5a + 8c - b

a = 7,

b = 16,

c = -3

Insert the given parameters and solve;

y = 5(7) + 8(-3) - 16

y = 35 - 24 - 16

y = 35 - 50

y = -5