Question

Select the correct answer. If a = 7, what is the value of the expression 2(a + 8)?

Answer 1

30

Explanation:

`2(a+8); a =7\\\\2(7+8)\\\\2(15)\\\\\boxed{30}`

Hope this helps.

Answer 2

30

Explanation:

use PEMDAS (parenthesis first)

substitute in a = 7

2 ( 7 + 8 )

2 (15)

30