Question

What is the value of the expression shown when x = –4?

6 + 3(x – 5) – (x + 3)

A.
4

B.
–20

C.
–9

D.
2

Answer 1

6 + 3(x – 5) – (x + 3)
Just substitute -4 in the place of x and simplify:
6 + 3(-4 - 5) - (-4 + 3) = ?

Answer 2

I did that, but got the wrong answer.

Answer 3

@HeyitsBeth @Derrickhitch @willis97

Answer 4

If there is anyone to listen it should be @ranga he knows what he's doing! Trust me!

Answer 5

I tried his method, but it didn't work.

Answer 6

That would be what i would do is substitute and simlify.

Answer 7

I did though!

Answer 8

i got b

Answer 9

Are you sure?

Answer 10

yes i worked it out 3 times

Answer 11

Okay. Thank you very much!

Answer 12

your welcome