Evaluating the Algebraic Expression (2x-12)+(1/2xy-10)
Let's evaluate the algebraic expression (2x-12)+(1/2xy-10)
for the given values of x
and y
, which are x = 4
and y = 7
.
Step 1: Substitute the values of x and y
First, we'll substitute the values of x
and y
into the expression:
(2x-12)+(1/2xy-10)
Substituting x = 4
and y = 7
, we get:
(2(4)-12)+(1/2(4)(7)-10)
Step 2: Simplify the Expression
Now, let's simplify the expression:
(8-12)+(1/2(28)-10)
= (-4)+(14-10)
= (-4)+(4)
= 0
Result
The value of the algebraic expression (2x-12)+(1/2xy-10)
for x = 4
and y = 7
is 0.