SOLUTION: I can't figure this problem out. 3x-2y if x=-2 and y=-6

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Question 50948: I can't figure this problem out.
3x-2y if x=-2 and y=-6
Found 2 solutions by AnlytcPhil, joneshawna:
Answer by AnlytcPhil(1806) About Me  (Show Source):
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I can't figure this problem out.
3x-2y if x=-2 and y=-6

3x - 2y

In place of the x put (-2),
and in place of the y put (-6).

3(-2) - 2(-6)

Multiply the 3 by the (-2) and get -6, so put
(-6) in place of the 3(-2)

(-6) - 2(-6)

Multiply the 2 by the (-6) and get -12, so put
(-12) in place of the 2(-6)

(-6) - (-12)

Now change the subtraction - (-12) to an
addition " + 12 ".

(-6) + 12

Combine those and get 6

That's the answer, 6.

Edwin

Answer by joneshawna(1) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3x-2y
3(-2)-2(-6)
-6+12
6
is that correct? and thank you for your help on my question!