Question

Evaluate the expression,
if x = 4, y = 9, and z = 7.
x(y + z - 32)

Answer 1

28

Explanation:

4(9+7-3^)

Answer 2

28

Explanation:

x(y + z - 3^2)

Let x=4 y=9 and z = 7

4(9 + 7 - 3^2)

Parentheses first

Exponents in the parentheses

4(9 + 7 - 9)

Add the terms in the parentheses

4(7)

Multiply

28