How do you evaluate #k/3+j# if #k=39# and #j=-10#?

1 Answer
Mar 6, 2018

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Explanation:

The variables are already given, so you can plug them into the equation.
#((39))/3 + (-10)#

Follow PEMDAS; first, divide 39 by 3.
#(39)/3 = 13 -> 13 + (-10)#

A negative number times a positive number makes a negative.
#13 + (-10)#
#13 - 10 = 3#