Algebra Examples

$3 (x - 1) + 2$ when $x = 5$

Step 1

Replace the variable $x$ with $5$ in the expression.

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

Step 2

Simplify each term.

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Step 2.1

Subtract $1$ from $5$ .

$3 \cdot 4 + 2$

Step 2.2

Multiply $3$ by $4$ .

$12 + 2$

Step 3

Add $12$ and $2$ .

$14$