SOLUTION: If a = 3 How do i solve this problem 2a+8 1. do i put 2+a=5 or

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Question 841807: If a = 3
How do i solve this problem
2a+8 1. do i put 2+a=5
or
2. do i pit 23+8

Which one is right
1 or 2
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You are given
+2a+%2B+8+
and +a+=+3+
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Just let +3+ take the place of +a+
+2%2A3+%2B+8+
Now do the multiplication
+6+%2B+8+
Do the addition
+14+ answer