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Evaluate 5(x + y) for x = 3 and y = 9.

A 17

B 24

C 60

D.72

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It is C


It is c because you will have to “make friends” by making friends you will have to do 5(3+9).
While in the process of making friend you will multiply 5 and 3.
Then multiply 5 and 9.
3 is 15 and 5 and 9 is 45
You will add 15 and 45 together which will equal 60
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5(x + y)

5(3+9)

Mutiply the bracket by 5

(5)(3)= 15

(5)(9)= 45

15+45= 60

Answer: C 60

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