Question

. Let x = 20: Evaluate x + x *2 - x/5

Answer 1

Answer:

Assuming this: * means a multiplication symbol, the answer is 56.

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Replace every single x with 20.

2. 20 + 20 * 2 - 20/5

3. Simplify the equation

4. 20 + 40 - 4  (Order of operations. To remember this use

P(parentheses)

E(exponents)

M(multiplication)

D(division)

A(addition)

S(subtraction)

Top to bottom represents which operations you should do first while simplifiying an equation. Addition and subtraction are in equal places. This is the same with multiplication and division.

5. 20 + 40= 60 - 4= 56