Question

Write the numerical values of the following expression. -3|x|+2x-1 if x=-5

Answer 1

Answer:

-26.

Step-by-step explanation:

-3|x|+2x-1

When x = -5 this

= - 3|-5| + 2(-5) - 1. The |-5| = 5 (the absolute value) so this

= - 3 * 5 - 10 - 1

= -15 - 10 - 1

= -26.

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Answer 2

Answer:

-26

Step-by-step explanation:

-3|-5| + 2(-5) - 1

-3(5) - 10 - 1

-26