SOLUTION: I just need a refresher. . Explain how we evaluate an algebraic expression for given values of the variables. How would we evaluate the expression "3x - 4y + 9" when x

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: I just need a refresher.

. Explain how we evaluate an algebraic expression for given values of the variables. How would we evaluate the expression "3x - 4y + 9" when x = 2 and y = 5?
This question is from textbook elementary and intermediate algebra concepts and applications

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given expression.


Plug in and


Multiply and to get .


Multiply and to get .


Subtract from to get .


Add and to get .


So when and

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