Question

Evaluate 3x − 5y when x = 3 and y = −2

a.) −19

b.) 19

c.) 1

d.) −1

Answer 1

x = 3 and y = -2 so just substitute

3(3) - 5(-2)

that is 9 - (-10) = 9 + 10 <--what is this equal to?

Answer 2

do you get it?