Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321785045
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-504-6

Chapter 1 - Sections 1.2-1.3 - Integrated Review - Algebraic Expressions and Operations on Whole Numbers - Page 29: 4

Answer

-11

Work Step by Step

We are asked to evaluate $x(y-2z)$, where $x=-1$, $y=3$, and $z=-4$. $x(y-2z)=-1\times[3-(2\times-4)]=-1\times[3-(-8)]=-1\times[3+8]=-1\times11=-11$
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