Question

Evaluate the expression
x = 5 y = 3
2(3y + x)

Answer 1

To evaluate the expression \( 2(3y + x) \) with the values \( x = 5 \) and \( y = 3 \), we will follow these steps:

1. Substitute the values of \( x \) and \( y \) into the expression.
2. Calculate the value inside the parentheses.
3. Multiply the result by 2.

Let's perform the substitution first:

\[
2(3y + x) = 2(3(3) + 5)
\]

Now, calculate \( 3(3) + 5 \):

\[
3(3) = 9
\]
\[
9 + 5 = 14
\]

Now, we can substitute this back into the expression:

\[
2(14)
\]

Finally, multiply by 2:

\[
2 \times 14 = 28
\]

Thus, the value of the expression \( 2(3y + x) \) is \( \boxed{28} \).