Question

Evaluate the expression for x = 6.
12 + 2x - 5
A. 19
B. 79
C. 14
D. 54

Answer 1

A. 19

Explanation:

Slove this expression using the order of operation PEMDAS.

12 + 2x -5

Replace x with 6

12 + 2(6) - 5

12 + 12 - 5

24 -5

19

Therefore the answer is the first option A.19 .