Question

If b = 7, what is the value of the expression 2(10 – b)?

Answer 1

2(10 - b)...when b = 7
2(10 - 7) =
2(3) =
6 <==

Answer 2

2(10-7)
2(3)
6

Final answer: 6
According to the order of operations, perform anything inside parentheses first.