Equivalent Expressions

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Evaluating an Expression

Complete the statements.

Evaluate (15 - 4x) + 5 when x = 3.

Substitute the given value for the

Evaluate within

parentheses.

to simplify.

Use the

inside the

Evaluate exponents.

First, complete the

parentheses.

Next, complete the

parentheses.

Last, complete the addition.

inside the

Multiply and divide

from left to right.

The value is

Add and subtract

from left to right.