Question

If
x
=
2
and
y
=
6
, evaluate the following expression:
2
(
y
−
x
)

Answer 1

Answer:

8

Step-by-step explanation:

x =2, y=6

2(y-x)

#subsitute the variables with their values

2*(6-2)

2*4

8

Alternative(don't do it this way, it's unnecessary but it can be done):

x =2, y=6

2(y-x)

2y - 2x

(2*6) - (2*2)

12 - 4

8