Question

Evaluate 2(x + 1) - 3 when x= 6.
A. 8
B. 5
c. 11
D. 10

Answer 1

2(x+1) -3
2(6+1) -3
2(7) -3
14 -3
11

ANSWER IS:
C 11

Answer 2

11

Explanation:

2(x + 1) - 3

Let x= 6

2(6+1) -3

Parentheses first

2(7) -3

Then multiply

14-3

Then subtract

11