Question

If b = 7, what is the value of the expression 2(10 – b)?

Answer 1

Answer:

6

Step-by-step explanation:

Order of operations

PEMDAS

Parenthesis

Exponent

Multiply

Divide

Add

Subtract

$2(10-b)$

$2(10-7)$

First, do parenthesis.

$2(10-7)$

$10-7=3$

$2(3)$

Then, multiply to find the answer.

$2*3=6$

6 is the correct answer.

Answer 2

Answer:

6

Step-by-step explanation:

10-7=3

2*3=6