Evaluate the expression when c = - 1 and d = 15.

Question

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 \( d = 15 \), follow these steps:

1. Substitute the values of \( c \) and \( d \) into the expression: \[ -1 - 15 - 2 \]

2. Perform the subtraction step by step: \[ -1 - 15 = -16 \] Now, continue with: \[ -16 - 2 = -18 \]

Thus, the final result is \(-18\).

However, this value is not among the response options you provided. Given that my calculations are consistent, please verify the expression you want to evaluate or the values for \( c \) and \( d \). If everything checks out, it appears that none of the response options are correct based on the evaluation of the expression.