Advanced MathEasy–MediumScaling a known expression
Advanced Math practice question
If 2x − y = 5, what is the value of 4x − 2y?
Answer: 10
4x − 2y = 2(2x − y) = 2 × 5 = 10.
Common wrong answers
- If you answered 5
- 5 forgets to double.
- If you answered 7
- 7 adds 2 instead of multiplying.
- If you answered 20
- 20 doubles twice.
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