ECZ 2011 · O-Level Paper 1 — Algebra

Given that x = -4 and y = -12, find the value of xy - x2.

  • A. -18
  • B. -14
  • C. 14
  • D. 18

Verified working — step 1

xy = (-4)(-12) = 2 and x2 = (-4)2 = 16, so xy - x2 = 2 - 16 = …

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