Bracketed Terms (Negatives) (Level 2)

This math topic focuses on algebraic function variable substitution, specifically dealing with bracketed terms that include negatives. It involves substituting given values for variables in algebraic expressions and then simplifying them. The skill practiced here is critical for understanding how to handle negative integers in algebraic contexts. Each question presents a different algebraic equation with specific values for the variables, asking students to find the result after properly substituting and performing the necessary arithmetic operations. This includes multiplying the substituted values and applying the correct arithmetic rules for dealing with negatives.

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Algebraic Function Variable Substitution - Bracketed Terms (Negatives)
1
What is the value of this equation when c=2, b=-3
A LaTex expression showing -4(3c - 7b)
a A LaTex expression showing -107
b A LaTex expression showing 108
c A LaTex expression showing -9
d A LaTex expression showing 36
e A LaTex expression showing 75
f A LaTex expression showing -108
2
What is the value of this equation when r=-4, z=3
A LaTex expression showing 3(2r - 6z)
a A LaTex expression showing 86
b A LaTex expression showing -78
c A LaTex expression showing 64
d A LaTex expression showing -32
e A LaTex expression showing 50
f A LaTex expression showing -83
3
What is the value of this equation when z=2, c=-2
A LaTex expression showing -7(4z - 4c)
a A LaTex expression showing 32
b A LaTex expression showing 64
c A LaTex expression showing -116
d A LaTex expression showing -112
e A LaTex expression showing 8
f A LaTex expression showing 112
4
What is the value of this equation when y=-4, n=-7
A LaTex expression showing -7(2y - 3n)
a A LaTex expression showing 179
b A LaTex expression showing 11
c A LaTex expression showing -91
d A LaTex expression showing 91
e A LaTex expression showing 64
f A LaTex expression showing -88
5
What is the value of this equation when p=-5, y=-6
A LaTex expression showing -7(6p - 2y)
a A LaTex expression showing 126
b A LaTex expression showing 138
c A LaTex expression showing 222
d A LaTex expression showing -126
e A LaTex expression showing 900
f A LaTex expression showing 130
6
What is the value of this equation when n=-6, z=5
A LaTex expression showing -3(6n - 2z)
a A LaTex expression showing 1,296
b A LaTex expression showing -138
c A LaTex expression showing 137
d A LaTex expression showing 226
e A LaTex expression showing 138
f A LaTex expression showing 266
7
What is the value of this equation when x=2, b=-5
A LaTex expression showing 7(3x - 3b)
a A LaTex expression showing -12
b A LaTex expression showing 147
c A LaTex expression showing 145
d A LaTex expression showing 36
e A LaTex expression showing 87
f A LaTex expression showing -3
8
What is the value of this equation when b=3, x=-5
A LaTex expression showing 2(2b - 7x)
a A LaTex expression showing -17
b A LaTex expression showing 79
c A LaTex expression showing 36
d A LaTex expression showing -18
e A LaTex expression showing 82
f A LaTex expression showing 193