Evaluate 3x+5 (y+3) when x is 2 less than the quotient of y and 3, and y=12

81

Step-by-step explanation:

1) "x is 2 less than the quotient of y and 3" is the same thing as

"x = y/3 - 2"

2) Plug in your known y value (y = 12) and solve for x.

x = 12/3 - 2 ... x = 2

3) Plug in your variables and evaluate.

3 (2) + 5 ((12) + 3) ... 6 + 5 (15) ... 6 + 75 = 81