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Evaluate 5(x - 1) - 2 when x = 3.

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User GooseZA
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Answer:

8

Explanation:

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Exponents

Multiplication

Division

Addition

Subtraction

plug in 3 to the x

(3-1) = 2

Multiply 2 times 5

2x5=10

subtract 10 minus 2

10-2=8

8 is your answer

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