Question

What is the value of the expression below when x = –2?

5 + 3(x – 7) – (x + 1)

A.
–5

B.
–7

C.
–21

D.
–23

Answer 1

I say C....

Answer 2

5 + 3 (-2-7) -(-2+1)

Answer 3

5 + 3(x - 7) - (x + 1)
5 + 3(-2-7) - (-2+1)
5 + 3(-9) - (-1)
5 -27 + 1
-21

C. -21

Answer 4

Its C my friend! ;)

Answer 5

I second that, so yeah its -21

Answer 6

I KNEW IT :DDD