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What is the value of the expressionwhen a = 5 and b =2?

2a + b - 3

A. 6

B. 24

C. 9

D. 11

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Put the numbers where the corresponding variables are and do the arithmetic.

... 2(5) +(2) -3

... = 10 + 2 - 3

... = 12 - 3

... = 9

The appropriate choice is ...

... C. 9

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