Respuesta :

x=-1
y=3

2(xy-7) = ?

Substitute the numbers
2(-1x3-7)

Use BIDMAS
2(-3-7)
2(-10)
-20

Answer:

-20

Step-by-step explanation:

2(xy-7)

When x=-1 y=3

Substitute the value of x and y in the equation given

Dealing with the bracket first

xy=-1×3

xy=-3

Substitute it into the bracket (-3-7)

=-10

Then back to the question

2(-10)

= -20