Evaluate 5 (x + y) for x = 3 and y = 9.

A 17

B 24

C 60

D. 72

5 (x + y)

5 (3+9)

Mutiply the bracket by 5

(5) (3) = 15

(5) (9) = 45

15+45 = 60

Answer: C 60

It is C

It is c because you will have to "make friends" by making friends you will have to do 5 (3+9).

While in the process of making friend you will multiply 5 and 3.

Then multiply 5 and 9.

3 is 15 and 5 and 9 is 45

You will add 15 and 45 together which will equal 60