Question

Evaluate 8x - 1 when x = 3

Answer 1

x=3/7 Decimal is x=0.428571 wanted to take an extra step and im glad to help

Answer 2

X=3 so plug 3 in where the x currently is. You will get 8(3)-1. First distribute the 8 to everything in the parenthesis; 8(3)=24, next subtract, 24-1=23.

Answer is 23