Question

Evaluate the expression when x = –2 and y = 3.



5x – 2y









A.

–16








B.

–18









C.
24







D.
4

Answer 1

Just plug it in.
5(-2) - 2(3)
-10 - 6
-16

I think that's it?

Answer 2

Wait for a second opinion just in case.

Answer 3

Where you see x, just write -2 in its place and in place of y, write 3..

\[\implies 5 \color{red}{(-2)} - 2 \color{red}{(3)}\implies -10 - 6 \implies \color{green}{-16}\]