Question

Evaluate 6*2 - (9 / x) when x = 3.
A. 33
B. 9
C. 27
D. 12

Answer 1

To evaluate the expression 6*2 - (9 / x) when x = 3, substitute x = 3 into the expression, perform the calculations step by step, and simplify the final result. Hence the correct answer is option B

Step-by-step explanation:

To evaluate the expression 6*2 - (9 / x) when x = 3:

1. Substitute x = 3 into the expression: 6*2 - (9 / 3)
2. Perform the division inside the parentheses: 6*2 - 3
3. Multiply 6 by 2: 12 - 3
4. Subtract 3 from 12: 9

Therefore, the value of the expression is 9, so the correct answer is B. 9.