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Advanced MathEasy–MediumValue of a multiple of a known expression

Advanced Math practice question

If x + 2y = 5, what is the value of 3x + 6y − 4?

Answer: 11

3x + 6y = 3(x + 2y) = 15, so 3x + 6y − 4 = 11.

Common wrong answers

If you answered 1
1 comes from 5 − 4, forgetting to multiply by 3.
If you answered 15
15 forgets to subtract 4.
If you answered 19
19 adds 4 instead of subtracting.

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