Question

Solve the given expression for x = -18:5x/3 - 2

Answer 1

ANSWER

$-32$

EXPLANATION

We want to solve the given expression for x = -18:

$\frac{5x}{3}-2$

To do this, substitute the given value of x into the expression and simplify. That is:

$\begin{gathered} \frac{5(-18)}{3}-2 \\ \frac{-90}{3}-2 \\ -30-2 \\ \Rightarrow-32 \end{gathered}$

That is the answer.