How do you evaluate the expression when y=3 and x=27 for $x-6y$ ?

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Answer 1 · 2016-11-17T07:41:16

$9$

To evaluate, substitute the $x$ and $y$ in the question with the numbers.

In the expression, $x$ is equivalent to 27,

and $6y$ is equivalent to $6xxy$ , which is $6xx3=18$

So, $x-6y$

$=27-6xx3$

$=27-18$

$=9$

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