If y = 3x + 2, what is y when x = −1?

A 5

B −1

C 1

D −3

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

y = 3(−1) + 2 = −3 + 2 = −1.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "If y = 3x + 2, what is y when x = −1?" is Option B: −1.

The other options — A) 5, C) 1, D) −3 — are incorrect for this SAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: y = 3(−1) + 2 = −3 + 2 = −1.

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If y = 3x + 2, what is y when x = −1?

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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