Question

Evaluate the expression when
a=7 and x = -6
a - 2x

Answer 1

Answer: 19

Explanation:

7 + [(- 2) (-6)]

-2 * -6 = 12

7 + 12 = 19

Answer 2

19

Explanation:

7-2(-6) which would equal 7+12 because negative times negative is positive