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If k = -3 what is the value of k + (2k - 10) ?

A. –19
B. –7
C. 1
D. –14

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Answer:

A

Explanation:

We have the expression
k+(2k-10)

We want to find the value when k is -3. So, substitute -3 for k and evaluate:


\Rightarrow (-3)+(2(-3)-10)

Multiply:


=-3+(-6-10)

Subtract:


=-3+(-16)

Add:


=-19

Therefore, our answer is A.

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