Evaluate the expression when x = –8.

Question

left parenthesis minus 7 x right parenthesis plus 5

Question 5 options:

4

-4

61

51

Answer 1

(-7 x) + 5

(-7 x) = (-7)(-8) = 56

56 + 5 = 61

So, the expression equals 61 when x = -8.