Question

If x = 5 and y = -4
X+(3y+1)

Answer 1

Hello!

x = 5 and y = -4

To find the value of: x + (3y + 1)

`\hookrightarrow \text{must plug in the value of each variable into their corresponding positions}`

`x + (3y + 1) = 5 + (3(-4)+1)=5 + (-12+1)=5-11=-6`

Answer: -6

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