Question

Evaluate the expression for q = –3, r = –5, and s = –11. Simplify your answer.
THERES ONLY ONE ANSWER.
r + s
qr + s
=

Answer 1

First, let's evaluate each part of the expression step-by-step using the given values: \( q = -3 \), \( r = -5 \), and \( s = -11 \).

1. Calculate \( r + s \):
\[
r + s = -5 + (-11) = -5 - 11 = -16
\]

2. Next, calculate \( qr \):
\[
qr = (-3)(-5) = 15
\]

3. Now, compute \( qr + s \):
\[
qr + s = 15 + (-11) = 15 - 11 = 4
\]

Putting it all together, we have:
- \( r + s = -16 \)
- \( qr + s = 4 \)

Thus, the final simplified expression for \( qr + s \) is:

\[
\boxed{4}
\]