Question

Evaluate the expression shown for x=12 -5/6×+7

Answer 1

Evaluate the expression shown for x=12 -5/6×+7

-5/6(12)+7
-10+7=-3
-3

Answer 2

-3

Explanation:

The given expression is

`-(5)/(6)x+7`

We need to find the value of given expression for x=12.

Substitute x=12 in the given expression.

`-(5)/(6)(12)+7`

Cancel out the common factors.

`-5* 2+7`

After multiplication, we get

`-10+7`

After subtraction, we get

`-3`

Therefore, the value of given expression for x=12 is -3.