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Simplify each expression when x=5
Quetion 1 5x-3

User Chustar
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Answer:

22

Explanation:

5x-3=25-3=22

if x=5 then plug in 5 for x making it 5*5-3

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User Kikon
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Answer:

22

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

  1. Brackets
  2. Parenthesis
  3. Exponents
  4. Multiplication
  5. Division
  6. Addition
  7. Subtraction
  • Left to Right

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

5x - 3

x = 5

Step 2: Evaluate

  1. Substitute in x: 5(5) - 3
  2. Multiply: 25 - 3
  3. Subtract: 22
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