Question

Evaluate the expression for h = –3 and j = 8.

hj + h − j =

Answer 1

To evaluate the expression \( hj + h - j \) for \( h = -3 \) and \( j = 8 \), we can substitute the values of \( h \) and \( j \) into the expression.

1. Substitute \( h \) and \( j \):
\[
(-3)(8) + (-3) - 8
\]

2. Calculate \( (-3)(8) \):
\[
-24
\]

3. Now substitute back into the expression:
\[
-24 + (-3) - 8
\]

4. Combine the terms:
\[
-24 - 3 - 8 = -24 - 3 = -27
\]
\[
-27 - 8 = -35
\]

Thus, the value of the expression \( hj + h - j \) is \(\boxed{-35}\).