Question

Evaluate |-x – 2y| for x = -5 and y = 5.

Answer 1

Answer: |5-2.5|=5

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Start by substituting your new values into the expression, |-(-5) - 2(5)|. Now, simplify the expression by multiplying from left to right, |5 - 10|. Next, subtract the values, |-5|. -5 is five units away from zero, so |-5| = 5.