Question

Evaluate 12x−3y when x=−14 and y=3.

Answer 1

-177

Explanation:

12(-14) -3(3)

-168-9

-177

Answer 2

-177

Explanation:

Plug in -14 for x and 3 for y:

12(-14) - 3(3)

Note that when you multiply a positive and a negative number, your answer will be negative.

Multiply:

12 * -14 = -168

-3 * 3 = -9

Combine the terms:

-168 + (-9) = -168 - 9 = -177

-177 is your answer.

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