Questions: 2x+1 ; x=-3

Transcript text: $2 x+1 \quad ; x=-3$

Solution

To solve the expression $2x + 1$ for $x = -3$, substitute $-3$ for $x$ in the expression and evaluate the result.

Step 1: Substitute the Given Value

Substitute $x = -3$ into the expression $2x + 1$.

Step 2: Simplify the Expression

Calculate $2(-3) + 1$: \[ 2 \times (-3) + 1 = -6 + 1 \]

Step 3: Compute the Result

Add the numbers: \[ -6 + 1 = -5 \]

The value of the expression when $x = -3$ is $\boxed{-5}$.

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