SOLUTION: Im sorry I entered the problem wrong: evaluate the expressions given x=6 and y=4 for 5(2x-3y)-5(4x+3y) and 5-4(3.2x+2y)+3/4(6x+4y)

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Question 989793: Im sorry I entered the problem wrong:
evaluate the expressions given x=6 and y=4 for 5(2x-3y)-5(4x+3y) and 5-4(3.2x+2y)+3/4(6x+4y)
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Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Write your expressions in pencil. Erase every and write (6) in its place. Erase every and write (4) in its place. Do the arithmetic.

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it

Answer by ikleyn(52776) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Simplify your expression first by collecting and reducing like term.

After you get the simple (the simpler, the simplest) expression, substitute numbers.

It will save you from unnecessary calculations.