Question

Let j = 16. What is the value of k in the equation k = 2 × j + 4?

Answer 1

Hello!

You put 16 in for j

k = 2 * 16 + 4

Multiply

k = 32 + 4

Add

k = 36

The answer is 36

Hope this helps!

Answer 2

Substitute j with 16

That equals:
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k = 2 × 16 + 4

Parentheses
Exponents
Multiplication
Division
Addition
Subtraction

Multiplication comes before addition

2 × 16 = 32
32 + 4 = 36

k = 36

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