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Evaluate: (8y+5) -2z; if y =3 and z =9

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Answer:

11

Explanation:

(8y + 5) - 2z

y = 3, z = 9

Let's plug in the given values.

(8(3) + 5) - 2(9)

First let's multiply.

(24 + 5) - 18

Now simplify within the parentheses.

29 - 18

Subtract.

11

This is your answer.

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