Question

Evaluate the expression when c = - 1 and d = 15. c−d−2 (1 point) Responses 7 7 -7 -7 -8 -8 8

Answer 1

To evaluate the expression \( c - d - 2 \) when \( c = -1 \) and \( d = 15 \), we can substitute the values of \( c \) and \( d \) into the expression:

\[
c - d - 2 = -1 - 15 - 2
\]

Now, we perform the calculations step by step:

1. Calculate \( -1 - 15 \):
\[
-1 - 15 = -16
\]

2. Now subtract 2 from -16:
\[
-16 - 2 = -18
\]

Thus, the value of the expression \( c - d - 2 \) is \( -18 \).

However, this answer does not match the given responses. If we check for a mistake, it seems the responses provided do not include \( -18 \).

Please clarify if there is a different expression to evaluate or if any of the values need to be changed.