Question

What is the value of y when x = -3

Answer 1

y = 9

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

y = -2x + 3

x = -3

Step 2: Evaluate

1. Substitute in x: y = -2(-3) + 3
2. Multiply: y = 6 + 3
3. Add: y = 9