Sam was asked to evaluate the expression 5x+3x+20 for X = 100. Sam's work shown below. Sam's work: 5x+3x+20 = 100 8x+20 = 100 8x = 80 X = 10 What mistakes did Sam make? Help Sam to answer the question correctly.

Respuesta :

Sam had to substitute 100 instead of X

5x+3x+20 = 
8x + 20 =
8*100 + 20 = 
800 + 20 = 
820   
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Answer:

The value of given expression for x=100 is 820.

He should substitute the value of x in the given expression instead of equating it to 100.

Step-by-step explanation:

The given expression is

[tex]5x+3x+20[/tex]

Sam want to evaluate the expression 5x+3x+20 for x = 100.

Substitute x=100 in the given expression.

[tex]5(100)+3(100)+20[/tex]

[tex]500+300+20[/tex]

[tex]820[/tex]

The value of given expression for x=100 is 820.

Sam make his mistake in first step. He equate the given expression to 100.

He should substitute the value of x in the given expression instead of equating it to 100.