Question

Evaluate -x+(-8) for x= 7.1

Answer 1

-15.1

Explanation:

`-x+(-8) \\\\x = 7.1`

Substitute 7.1 for x in the given equation

`-(7.1 )+(-8)`

Remove parentheses (a)=a

`=-7.1-8`

Subtract the numbers: -7.1-8=-15.1

`-15.1`

Answer 2

-15.1

Explanation: