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Evaluate 3(c+d) if c = 8 and d = -5

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Answer:

9

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

  1. Brackets
  2. Parenthesis
  3. Exponents
  4. Multiplication
  5. Division
  6. Addition
  7. Subtraction
  • Left to Right

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

3(c + d)

c = 8

d = -5

Step 2: Evaluate

  1. Substitute: 3(8 - 5)
  2. Subtract: 3(3)
  3. Multiply: 9
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