Question

Evaluate 3(c+d) if c=8 and d=-5

A. 6
B. 9
C. 39
D. -9

Answer 1

C

Explanation:

3(8+5)=39

3(13)=39

or

3(8)+3(5)=39

Answer 2

b. 9

Explanation:

if c = 8 and d = - 5

3( c + d)

= 3( 8 + (-5))

= 3 * 3

= 9