To find the value of the expression (7 + 5b) + 1 when b = 3, substitute b = 3 into the expression:
(7 + 5b) + 1 = (7 + 5(3)) + 1
Simplify the expression inside parentheses:
= (7 + 15) + 1
Simplify further:
= 22 + 1
Add:
= 23
Therefore, (7 + 5b) + 1 = 23 when b = 3.
(7 + 5b) + 1 , if b = 3.
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