Explain the steps of evaluating (solving) the following expression:
when x = 5 and y = 8

3y − (2 + x)

Be sure to include each step.

Question

Explain the steps of evaluating (solving) the following expression: 
when x = 5 and y = 8

 3y − (2 + x)

Be sure to include each step.

anonymous · Answer

I know how to do it, idk how to word it.

hhmorris98 · Answer

1. plug in the values of x and y to the equation.
2. add 2 and the value given for x first since they are in a set of parenthesis.
3. plug in the value given for y and multiply that number by three.
4. subtract that number from the number you got by adding 2 and the value given for x.