SOLUTION: Evaluate the algebraic expression for the given value of the variable. 6(x - 8); x = 4

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Question 28749: Evaluate the algebraic expression for the given value of the variable.
6(x - 8); x = 4
Answer by emmychan(11) About Me  (Show Source):
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When some one gives you a problem like this, they are asking you to replace the letter with whatever number they give you. In this case, x = 4, so put a 4 where the x is.
6(x - 8)
6(4 - 8) Now solve.
6(-4)
-24
Hope it helps!