Question

question 3 (2.5 points)

evaluate: \\(2a - 25\\) when \\(a = -25\\)

-23
-31
-75
-50

Explanation:

Substitute the value of a into the expression

$$ 2a - 25 \implies 2(-25) - 25 $$

Multiply the numbers

$$ 2(-25) = -50 $$

Subtract the numbers

$$ -50 - 25 = -75 $$

Answer:

• -23
• -31
• -75 (Correct answer)
• -50