Math Problem Statement

Find the value of each expression if a = 2 and b = 3: 6. 5a + 2 - 1 7. (4a + 3b) - 2 8. (6 + 6) × 4 9. (3a + 3) ÷ b

Solution

The problem asks to evaluate the given algebraic expressions, substituting a=2a = 2 and b=3b = 3. Here are the solutions:


6. 5a+215a + 2 - 1

Substitute a=2a = 2: 5(2)+21=10+21=11.5(2) + 2 - 1 = 10 + 2 - 1 = 11.

Answer: 11


7. (4a+3b)2(4a + 3b) - 2

Substitute a=2a = 2 and b=3b = 3: (4(2)+3(3))2=(8+9)2=172=15.(4(2) + 3(3)) - 2 = (8 + 9) - 2 = 17 - 2 = 15.

Answer: 15


8. (6+6)×4(6 + 6) \times 4

Simplify inside the parentheses: (6+6)×4=12×4=48.(6 + 6) \times 4 = 12 \times 4 = 48.

Answer: 48


9. (3a+3)÷b(3a + 3) \div b

Substitute a=2a = 2 and b=3b = 3: (3(2)+3)÷3=(6+3)÷3=9÷3=3.(3(2) + 3) \div 3 = (6 + 3) \div 3 = 9 \div 3 = 3.

Answer: 3


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Related Questions:

  1. What are the key steps to simplify expressions with variables before substitution?
  2. Can you explain the order of operations in algebra?
  3. How would the answers change if different values were assigned to aa and bb?
  4. Why is it important to group terms properly (e.g., parentheses) in algebra?
  5. How can these expressions be visualized graphically?

Tip:

Always follow PEMDAS (Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication/Division, Addition/Subtraction) to ensure accurate calculations!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Substitution
Order of Operations (PEMDAS)
Simplifying Algebraic Expressions

Formulas

Substitute variables: Replace a and b with given values
PEMDAS for operation order

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8