Question

In the equation y = 3x – 1, what is the value of y when x equals –3?

A. 10
B. 8
C. –1
D. –10

Answer 1

D).

Explanation:

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Answer 2

D. –10

Explanation:

Given equation:

y = 3x – 1

what is the value of y when x equals –3?

Substitute x = -3 into the equation to find y

y = 3x – 1

= 3(-3) - 1

= -9 - 1

= -10

y = -10

The correct answer is D. –10