Question

Evaluate the expression 3(x + 2) - 4(x - 1)
when x = -3.

Answer 1

Answer: 13

Work Shown:

3(x+2) - 4(x-1)

3(-3+2) - 4(-3-1)

3(-1) - 4(-4)

-3 + 16

13

Therefore, 3(x+2) - 4(x-1) = 13 when x = -3

In other words, the solution to 3(x+2) - 4(x-1) = 13 is x = -3.