Evaluate the Algebraic Expression $\frac { x - 5 y } { x + 8 y }$

question 92

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the algebraic expression $\frac { x - 5 y } { x + 8 y }$ when x=8 and y=-3 .

• A) \(\frac { 7 } { 16 }\)
• B) \(- \frac { 7 } { 32 }\)
• C) \(- \frac { 23 } { 16 }\)
• D) \(\frac { 23 } { 32 }\)
• E) \(- \frac { 43 } { 61 }\)

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