Let's evaluate each expression by substituting \( x = 3 \).
Whitney's Expression:
Whitney's expression is: \[ 4x - 8 \] Substituting \( x = 3 \): \[ 4(3) - 8 = 12 - 8 = 4 \] So, Whitney would get a result of 4.
Theo's Expression:
Theo's expression is: \[ 4x^2 - 8 \] Substituting \( x = 3 \): \[ 4(3^2) - 8 = 4(9) - 8 = 36 - 8 = 28 \] So, Theo would get a result of 28.
Erin's Expression:
Erin's expression is the same as Whitney's: \[ 4x - 8 \] Substituting \( x = 3 \): \[ 4(3) - 8 = 12 - 8 = 4 \] So, Erin would get a result of 4.
Summary of Results:
- Whitney: 4
- Theo: 28
- Erin: 4
Conclusion:
With the calculated results, Theo's expression produced the largest value of 28.