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An algebraic expression of the form a+bxa + bx has the value of 1515 when x=2x = 2 and the value of 33 when x=5x = 5. Calculate a+ba + b.
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An algebraic expression of the form a+bx has the value of 15 when x=2 and the value of 3 when x=5. Calculate a+b.
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An algebraic expression of the form $a + bx$ has the value of $15$ when $x = 2$ and the value of $3$ when $x = 5$. Calculate $a + b$.

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Level 3

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Algebra

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