SOLUTION: If a = 2, what is the value of 3a + 6?

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Question 988443: If a = 2, what is the value of 3a + 6?
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, Shin123:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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Replace every 'a' with 2 and then evaluate. This is valid because a = 2.

So 3*a+6 = 3*2+6 = 6+6 = 12

Final Answer: 12

Answer by Shin123(626) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3a+6=(3*2)+6=6+6=12 Assuming a=2,
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