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Evaluate 5(x-1)-2 when x=3 (urgent)

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Answer: 8

Explanation:

Since x=3, we can plug in 3 for x in the equation:


5(3-1)-2\\5(2)-2\\10-2\\8

User Dani Cricco
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Answer:

8

Explanation:

Plug in 3 for x


\sf{5(3-1)-2}.
\large\textbf{[Perform the operation in parentheses]}


\sf{5(2)-2} \ \ \ \ \ \large\textbf{[Multiply 5 by 2 next]}


\sf{10-2} \ \ \ \ \large\textbf{[Subtract]}


\sf{8}

Done !! Hope this made sense to you !!

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