Question

evaluate the expression for the given value of the variable.
$\frac{-7}{4}n + 17$ for $n = -8$
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Explanation:

Step1: Substitute n value

Substitute $n = - 8$ into $\frac{-7}{4}n + 17$. We get $\frac{-7}{4}\times(-8)+17$.

Step2: Calculate multiplication

$\frac{-7}{4}\times(-8)=\frac{(-7)\times(-8)}{4}=\frac{56}{4} = 14$.

Step3: Calculate addition

$14 + 17=31$.

Answer:

$31$