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What is the value of the expression when a = 5 and b = 2

3a + b - 2

a. 8

b. 9

c. 15

d. 17

2 Answers

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Hello there!

Your correct answer will be c. 15.

All you have to do is plug in the values. Here, I'll walk you through it:

a = 5, b = 2
3a + b - 2 =

3(5) + 2 - 2 =

15 + 0 = 15

I hope this helps you now, and in the future!
Brady
6 votes
The answer is c because 15+2-2 = 15
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