Algebra Examples

$2 x - y$ for $x = 17$ and $y = 12$

Step 1

Replace the variable $x$ with $17$ in the expression.

$2 (17) - y$

Step 2

Replace the variable $y$ with $12$ in the expression.

$2 (17) - (12)$

Step 3

Simplify each term.

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Step 3.1

Multiply $2$ by $17$ .

$34 - (12)$

Step 3.2

Multiply $- 1$ by $12$ .

$34 - 12$

Step 4

Subtract $12$ from $34$ .

$22$