What is the value of this expression? 5x (8 – 3) + 2

Mathematics

2 answers:

professor190 [17]3 years ago

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If that is 5 times(8-3)+2 then the answer is 27, but if that is 5x then the answer is 25x +2

ivolga24 [154]3 years ago

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

5 x (8 - 3) +2

5 x (5) + 2

25 + 2

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Final Answer

y = 13.14%

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