If \(x* y = xy -2 (x + y)\) for all integers \(x\) and \(y,\) the \(2 * (-3) =\)

[M M7MBA]

If \(x* y = xy -2 (x + y)\) for all integers \(x\) and \(y,\) the \(2 * (-3) =\)

A) -16

B) -11

C) -4

D) 4

E) 16

[spoiler]OA=C[/spoiler]

Source: Official Guide

[Jay@ManhattanReview]

If \(x* y = xy -2 (x + y)\) for all integers \(x\) and \(y,\) the \(2 * (-3) =\)

A) -16

B) -11

C) -4

D) 4

E) 16

[spoiler]OA=C[/spoiler]

Source: Official Guide

Given that \(x* y = xy -2 (x + y)\), we have

\(2 * (-3) = 2\times(-3) -2 (2-3)=-4\)

Correct answer: C

Hope this helps!

-Jay
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[Scott@TargetTestPrep]

If \(x* y = xy -2 (x + y)\) for all integers \(x\) and \(y,\) the \(2 * (-3) =\)

A) -16

B) -11

C) -4

D) 4

E) 16

[spoiler]OA=C[/spoiler]

Source: Official Guide

Solution:

2 * (-3) = 2(-3) - 2(2 + (-3)) = -6 - 2(-1) = -6 + 2 = -4

Answer: C