Q70. - Algebra 1

Question

Evaluate each expression. (Lesson 1-2)

If $x=3$ then $6x–5=?$

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The value of the expression $6x-5$ is 13.

Step 1. Given.

The expression is $6x-5$ and the given value is $x=3$.

Step 2. To find.

We have to find the expression $6x-5$ for $x=3$.

Step 3. Calculation.

We will plug $x=3$ in the expression to find the value of the given expression.

$$\begin{gathered} 6\left(3\right)-5=18-5 \\ =13 \end{gathered}$$

 

Hence, the value of the expression $6x-5$ is 13.