M6|L20 Combining Like Terms (Part 1)Sign out

Question

Now, find the value of the second expression when a=2 and b=1. Start by substituting, then evaluate the expression.
4a + 6b
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Answer 1

To evaluate the expression \( 4a + 6b \) when \( a = 2 \) and \( b = 1 \), we can substitute the values of \( a \) and \( b \) into the expression:

\[ 4a + 6b = 4(2) + 6(1) \]

Now, calculate each term:

\[ 4(2) = 8 \] \[ 6(1) = 6 \]

Adding these together:

\[ 8 + 6 = 14 \]

Thus, the value of the expression \( 4a + 6b \) when \( a = 2 \) and \( b = 1 \) is \( \boxed{14} \).