Question

Evaluate the algebraic expression 5p – 2 for each given value.

Value of p​ Expression's Value​
​–3
​
​9 ​

Answer 1

To evaluate the expression \( 5p – 2 \) for each given value of \( p \), we will substitute the values into the expression and simplify.

1. For \( p = -3 \):
\[
5(-3) - 2 = -15 - 2 = -17
\]
So, when \( p = -3 \), the expression's value is \( -17 \).

2. For \( p = 9 \):
\[
5(9) - 2 = 45 - 2 = 43
\]
So, when \( p = 9 \), the expression's value is \( 43 \).

Now, we can summarize the results:

- Value of \( p = -3 \): Expression's Value = \( -17 \)
- Value of \( p = 9 \): Expression's Value = \( 43 \)