What number would be output when an input of 4 is evaluated using the rule shown in the image? Enter your response in the output box. The rule is: "multiply by 3, then add 1"

Answer 1

To evaluate the input of 4 using the rule "multiply by 3, then add 1," you would follow these steps:

1. Multiply 4 by 3: \( 4 \times 3 = 12 \)

2. Add 1 to the result: \( 12 + 1 = 13 \)

Therefore, the output is 13.