Question

Evaluate and simplify the expression
when a = 4 and b = -1.
5 - 2(a + 3b)
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Answer 1

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Explanation:

I don't know what the extra 2 at the end is ://

But I think this is the answer -->

5 - 2(a+3b)

Substitute a=4 and b=-1

5-2(4+3(-1))

5-2(1)

5-2

3