9:51PM Thu Feb 20 \( 47 \% \) Emilio Mejia Felici... R. 4 Evaluate linear expressions Video 07:13 V Evaluate the expression for \( y=-0.3 \). Write your answer as a decimal or whole number. \[ -16.6-16 y= \] \( \square \) Submit Not ready yet?

To evaluate the expression \(-16.6 - 16y\) for \(y = -0.3\), simply substitute \(-0.3\) for \(y\) in the equation. This gives you \(-16.6 - 16 \times (-0.3)\). Multiplying \(-16\) by \(-0.3\) gives \(4.8\), so now you have \(-16.6 + 4.8\), which equals \(-11.8\). Thus, the final answer is \(-11.8\). Remember to be careful with negative signs when substituting values. It's easy to make a common mistake by forgetting that multiplying two negatives results in a positive. Always keep track of your signs to ensure you reach the correct conclusion!