Question

Simplify: 2(xy - 7) = [?] x = -1 and y = 3

Answer 1

Answer:2(xy-7)= -20

Step-by-step explanation:

Plug in -1 for x and 3 for 3, as the question says that x and y represent those values.

2(xy-7) = ?

2((-1)(3) - 7) = ?

2(-3-7)=?

2(-10)

-20

2(xy - 7) = -20