Question

8(x+2) Evaluate when x=3

Answer 1

When the value of x is 3, evaluate;

`8(x+2)`

Substitute for the value of x into the parenthesis;

`\begin{gathered} 8(x+2)=8(3+2) \\ 8(x+2)=8(5) \\ 8(x+2)=40 \end{gathered}`

ANSWER:

The expression equals 40 (when x = 3)