Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-805-X
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-805-9

Chapter 1 - Section 1.1 - Introduction to Algebra: Variables and Mathematical Models - Exercise Set - Page 11: 23

Answer

5

Work Step by Step

given x =7, y= 5 evaluate $\frac{2x- y+6}{2y-x}$ Step 1: Substitute the value of x =7 and y=5 in the given expression According to the order of operations perform multiplication $\frac{2*7- 5+6}{2*5-7}$ $\frac{14 - 5+6}{10 - 7}$ Step 2: Now perform addition $\frac{20 - 5}{10 -7}$ Step 3: perform subtraction $\frac{15}{3}$ Step 4: simplify by dividing 15 by 3 $\frac{15}{3}$ = 5
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