Question

Evaluate 6k - j^2 + 2k divided by l when j = 5, k = 12, and l = 3

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Answer 1

To evaluate the expression \( \frac{6k - j^2 + 2k}{l} \) when \( j = 5 \), \( k = 12 \), and \( l = 3 \), we can first substitute in the values for \( j \), \( k \), and \( l \):

1. Substitute \( j = 5 \), \( k = 12 \), and \( l = 3 \) into the expression:
\[
6k - j^2 + 2k = 6(12) - (5^2) + 2(12)
\]

2. Calculate each component:
- \( 6(12) = 72 \)
- \( 5^2 = 25 \)
- \( 2(12) = 24 \)

3. Substitute these values back into the expression:
\[
72 - 25 + 24
\]

4. Now perform the arithmetic:
- \( 72 - 25 = 47 \)
- \( 47 + 24 = 71 \)

5. Now we can substitute this result back into the original expression divided by \( l \):
\[
\frac{71}{3}
\]

6. Calculate the division:
\[
\frac{71}{3} \approx 23.67
\]

Therefore, it seems I initially misread the context of the problem, as none of the multiple-choice answers reflect this. If the intended calculation was simply \( 6k - j^2 + 2k \), then we would have:

Final result of \( 71 \) leads again us away from the options. If we'd evaluate as direct \( \frac{71}{3} \) or related setups entirely to other context, could yield pursued different results.
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Thus final answer directed \( \approx 23.67 \). Please check necessary guidance should alternates derive within requests or deeper approach directives.