Question

Which expressions are equal to 6 when x = 8 and y = 1? Choose all answers that are correct. A. x – y + 1 B. (x ÷ y) – 2 C. x + y – 5 D. xy – 2

Answer 1

A. 8-1+1=8 so it doesn't work B. (8/1)-2... 8-2= 6 so it works C. 8+1-5=4 so it is wrong D. 8x1-2...8-2=6 so it works which means the correct answers are B & D