if x =3 and y = -4, find the value of 8x -10y
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To find the value of 8x - 10y, we need to substitute the given values of x and y and perform the required calculations.
Given:
x = 3
y = -4
Substituting these values into the expression, we have:
8x - 10y = 8(3) - 10(-4)
Now, let's simplify the expression:
8(3) = 24
-10(-4) = 40
Substituting these values back into the expression, we have:
8x - 10y = 24 - 40
Finally, performing the subtraction:
8x - 10y = -16
Therefore, the value of 8x - 10y is -16.
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