Evaluate 2(a + 3b) for a = -1 and b = 5.
2(a + 3b) =

Answer:
[tex]2(a + 3 b) \\ \\ 2( - 1 + 3 \times 5) \\ \\ 2(14) \\ \\ = 28| [/tex]
Answer:
28
Step-by-step explanation:
2(a + 3b)
Substitute the values.
2(-1 + 3(5))
Multiply inside parenthesis.
2(-1 + 15)
Add.
2(14)
Multiply.
28