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Evaluate the expression for the given value of x. 3x - 2 for x = 5

User Dipesh
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Answer:

13

Explanation:

If x equals 5 then the new equation would be

3(5)-2

3*5=15

so

15-2

which is 13

User Aubergine
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Answer:

Explanation:

The question requires you to substitute x=5 into the expression, 3x-2.

The expression, therefore becomes:

3(5)-2

15-2

=13

User HarshaXsoad
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