Question

(−3)(a+x), if a=8, x=−10

Answer 1

6

Explanation:

When you substitute the equation with the values and simplify you get:

(-3)(8-10)

(-3)(-2)

6

Answer 2

6

Explanation:

finding the answer from an equation

replace the values of x and a in the equation:

(-3) * ( 8 + -10)

= (-3) * (-2)

recall :

(-) * (-) = +

hence -3 * -2

= 6