1. Simplify the expression.

0.5 − ( − 1.5)
− 0.5

0.5 − ( − 1.5)
=
− 0.5

2. Simplify the expression.

1
• 4 −7
2
1
5+ •9
3

1
• 4 −7
2
= (Type an integer or a simplified fraction.)
1
5+ •9
3

3. Evaluate the expression when x = 5 and y = − 6.

5x − 3y

5x − 3y =

4. Evaluate the expression when y = − 3.

2
− 9y

2
− 9y =

5. Evaluate the expression when x = 25 and y = − 6.

x y
−
y x

x y
−
=
y x
(Type an integer or a simplified fraction.)

6. Find the value of the expression when x1 = 4, x2 = 6, y1 = − 3, y2 = 8.

y2 − y 1
x2 − x 1

y2 − y 1
=
x2 − x 1