What is the value of the function y=18x−13 when x=−4?

a. −16

b. −12.5

c. −13.5

d. −15

a. -16

Plugging in x = -4 into the function y = 18x - 13, we get:

y = 18(-4) - 13
y = -72 - 13
y = -85

Therefore, the value of the function y = 18x - 13 when x = -4 is -85.