QUESTION
If x = 2n + 1, what is the value of x when n = 10?
EXPLANATION
To find the value of x when n is equal to 20, all you have to do is substitute n with 10 in the equation you are given.
Substitute:
Your new equation is
Now you need to multiply the 2 and 10 to take out the parentheses.
Your new equation is
Lastly, you have to add 20 and 1
That means your answer is x = 21