Question

Evaluate
2a + 16
3b
when a = 3 and b = -2

Answer 1

First equation:
2a + 16

a = 3

2(3) + 16

6 + 16

22


For the second equation:

3b

b = -2

3(-2)

-6

Answer 2

2a + 16

2(3) + 16

6 + 16 = 22

3b

3(-2) = -6

Explanation:

Substitue the appropriate values into the expressions.