Question

Evaluate the expression 4(x+2−5x) when x=2.

Answer 1

-32

Explanation:

Remember order of operations

4((2)+2-5(2))

4(2+2-10)

4(4-10)

4(-8)

-32

Answer 2

4(2+2-5(2))

Simplify

4 ( 2 + 2 - 10 )

Multiply 4 to everything inside the parentheses

( 8 + 8 - 40)

Add and subtract

16 - 40

The answer is -24