Question

Evaluate the expression for the given value of x
-2/3x + 12 for x = -3

Answer 1

14

Explanation:

Substitute -3 for x in (-2/3x) + 12:

(-2/3)(-3) + 12, or

2 + 12 = 14

Note that we must multiply (-2/3) and (-3) together BEFORE adding 12.

Answer 2

14

Explanation:

For this equation you want to replace all the x with -3 which will make the equation:

-2/3(-3) + 12 =

6/3 + 12 =

2 + 12 = 14