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Algebra practice question

For the equation y = 2x + 5, what is the value of y when x = 3?

Answer: 11

2(3) + 5 = 11.

Common wrong answers

If you answered 8
8 adds 3 and 5.
If you answered 10
10 multiplies 2 by 5.
If you answered 16
16 uses x = 5.5 or adds wrongly; 2(3) + 5 = 11.

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