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Evaluate 4x-2 when x = 5.
A. 18
B. 12
C. 43
O D. 22

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In algebra when we always see a number with an “x” it’s a multiply.so 4x would be 4 multiply by x in this case x is 5.
4 multiply by 5 will give you 20 then you just subtract the 2 which is 18 so the answer will be A :)
User Marko Dumic
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Answer:

A: 18

Explanation:

1. 4(5) - 2

2. 20 - 2

3. 18

User Henser
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