Mathematical ReasoningQuestion 46 of 120
Evaluate the expression 5(x − 2) when x = 6.
a.10
b.20
c.28
d.40
Explanation
Substitute x = 6 to get 5(6 − 2) = 5(4) = 20. Following order of operations, solve inside the parentheses first, then multiply. Substituting values into expressions is a key algebra skill.
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