Question

Evaluate 5(x - 1) - 2 when x = 3

Answer 1

8

Explanation:

Given algebraic expression:

5(x - 1) - 2

To:

Evaluate this expression using x = 3

Solution:

• 5(x - 1) - 2

Evaluate by plugging x = 3 to this expression:

• 5(3-1)-2

Simplify using PEMDAS.

• 5(2)-2
• 10-2
• 8

We can conclude:

By evaluating x = 3 to the given expression,the answer will be 8.