Q30. - Algebra 1

Question

Evaluate each expression if $g=2$, $r=3$ and $t=11$.

$g+6t$

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The value of the expression $\mathit{g}\mathbf{+}\mathbf{6}\mathit{t}$ is 68.

Step 1. Evaluation of algebraic expression.

In order to evaluate an expression, substitute the values for the variables and simplify using the order of operations. The order of operations is in order:

1. Evaluate the expressions inside the bracket
2. Evaluate the powers
3. Multiply and/or divide
4. Add and/ or subtract

The evaluation takes place from left to right.

Step 2. Replace the variables.

Substitute 2 for g, 3 for 3, and 11 for t into the equation $g+6t$.

$g+6t=2+6\times 11$

Step 3. Apply the order of operations.

As per the order of operations, first, multiply 6 by 11, then add 2 to the result.

$\begin{array}{l}g+6t=2+6\times 11\\ =2+66\\ =68\end{array}$

Therefore, the expression is equal to 68.