Question

Which of the following statements describes the value of the expression 71 – 5x, when x = 3?

Answer 1

56

Explanation:

when 71-5x=? If x=3 then you would put 3 in the position of the x. Making the equation now 71-5(3) then you can start to solve

71-5(3)

71-15

56

The answer to this equation is 56

Answer 2

Hey there!

71 - 5x

= 71 - 5(3)

≈ 71 - 5 + 5 + 5

≈ 71 - 10 + 5

= 71 - 15

= 56

Therefore, your answer is: 56

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