Question

Evaluate the following expression when x= -5, y=4, and t= 7.

|x| + 2t - 5y​

Answer 1

-1

Explanation:

x = -5, y = 4, and t = 7

|-5| + 2(7) - 5(4) =

|-5| + 14 - 20

|-5| = 5 absolute rule

5 + 14 - 20 =

-1

Answer 2

Answer: -5 + 14 - 20 = -11