Question

evaluate the expression for a = -4, a = 3, and a = 6.
a - 5
the expression a - 5 is equal to \square for a = -4.
(type an integer or a decimal.)

Explanation:

Step1: Substitute $a=-4$ into $a-5$

$(-4) - 5$

Step2: Calculate the subtraction

$-4 - 5 = -9$

Answer:

$-9$