Question

Evaluate 3(x + y) for x = 2 and y = 7 show work.

Answer 1

27

Explanation:

plug in what = x and y in the parenthisis

so that would be 3(2+7)

you do what is in the parentheisis first 2+7= 9

then you multiply 3*9= 27

Answer 2

[see below]

Explanation:

`3(x+y)\\\\3(2+7)\\\\3(9)\\\\\boxed{27}`

Hope this helps!