Question

Evaluate the expression 2(x – 3) + 3y when x = 5 and y = 3.

Answer 1

2(5-3)+3(3)
4+9=13 is the answer

Answer 2

13

Explanation:

2(x – 3) + 3y

Let x=5 and y = 3

2(5 – 3) + 3*3

Parentheses first

2(2) +3*3

Multiply

4+9

Add

13