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What is the value of 6x+7y−5 when x = 2 and y = 3?

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Answer:

28

Explanation:

6(2) + 7(3) - 5

12 + 21 -5

User Wherby
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It's a good idea to get into the habit of using parenthses

when substituting numbers in for variables.

Since x = 2 and y = 3, 6x + 7y - 5 is 6(2) + 7(3) - 5.

Simplifying from here, we get 12 + 21 - 5 or 33 - 5 which is 28.

User Anusha Vannela
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