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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Evaluate the following expression using the values given. Find 4x - 10y if x = -4, y = 2

OpenStudy (jamesj):

Let me ask you this. What is just 4x if x = -4 ?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

4x -4

OpenStudy (jamesj):

4x means 4 times x. So if x = -4, what does 4x equal. That is, what is 4 times x?

OpenStudy (jamesj):

what's the value of 4x if x = -4

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok i get it

OpenStudy (jamesj):

so what's the answer?

OpenStudy (jamesj):

...to: Find 4x - 10y if x = -4, y = 2

OpenStudy (jamesj):

What is the value of 4x if x = -4?

OpenStudy (jamesj):

4x = 4 times -4 = -16

OpenStudy (jamesj):

Now if y = 2, 10y = 10 times 2 = 20

OpenStudy (jamesj):

Hence 4x - 10y = ... what?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

-36

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