Question

Evaluate the given algebraic expression for x = 2 and y = 3.

-3xy

-6
-18
-12
-24

Answer 1

To evaluate the expression \(-3xy\) for \(x = 2\) and \(y = 3\), we can substitute the values of \(x\) and \(y\) into the expression:

\[
-3xy = -3(2)(3)
\]

Now, calculate the multiplication:

\[
-3(2) = -6
\]

Then,

\[
-6(3) = -18
\]

Thus, the value of the expression \(-3xy\) for \(x = 2\) and \(y = 3\) is \(-18\).

So the correct answer is:

\(-18\)