Question

Evaluate the following expression using the values given:

Find 5x − 3y − z if x = −2, y = 2, and z = −3

Answer 1

-13

Explanation:

You start by combining like terms

Then separate the unlike terms

Then a dd those like terms and use the opposite of subtraction to get your answer

Answer 2

Replace each letter with it's value, so:
= (5*-2) + (-3*2) + 3
= -10 -6 +3
= -13