Question

Find x − 3y if x = −3 and y = −2 . I need help.

Answer 1

They are asking you to solve the expression when you replace the x and y in the expression with -3 and -2. Like this.\[x − 3y =(-3)-3(-2)=?\]

Answer 2

yess i know that part . but i always mess my negative and positive signs up when i do it . i forget the rules .

Answer 3

-(-3)=+3
-3(-2)=+6
Does that help?

Answer 4

yes it did (: thanks