Evaluate the Expression for the Given Value or Values $- x ^ { 2 } - 5 y \text { when } x = - 2 , y = - 4$

question 203

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the expression for the given value or values.
- $- x ^ { 2 } - 5 y \text { when } x = - 2 , y = - 4$

• A)-24
• B)14
• C)16
• D)-16

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Definitions:

Productive Efficiency

A situation in which an economy or entity is producing goods and services at the lowest possible cost, utilizing all its resources efficiently.

Allocative Efficiency

A state of resource allocation where goods and services are distributed according to consumer preferences, with each good produced up to the point where the last unit provides a level of utility equal to its cost of production.

Productive Efficiency

A situation where goods and services are produced at the lowest possible cost and resources are utilized optimally.