if x=14 and y=3 what is the value of the following expression?

Question

x-6+5y

Answer 1

To find the value of the expression \( x - 6 + 5y \) given \( x = 14 \) and \( y = 3 \), substitute the values into the expression:

\[ x - 6 + 5y = 14 - 6 + 5(3) \]

Now calculate each part:

1. Calculate \( 14 - 6 \): \[ 14 - 6 = 8 \]

2. Calculate \( 5(3) \): \[ 5 \times 3 = 15 \]

3. Now, combine these results: \[ 8 + 15 = 23 \]

Thus, the value of the expression \( x - 6 + 5y \) is \( 23 \).