Evaluate 8c+5d when c=−3 and d=4.

To evaluate the expression, substitute c = -3 and d = 4 into the expression 8c + 5d:

8c + 5d = 8(-3) + 5(4)

Simplifying further:

= -24 + 20

= -4

Therefore, 8c + 5d = -4 when c = -3 and d = 4.