Evaluate the Algebraic Expression Below for the Given Values of the Variables

question 149

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the algebraic expression below for the given values of the variables. 7 b + 6 a for b = -2 and a = 5.

• A) 21
• B) 44
• C) 11
• D) 16
• E) -16

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