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The operation * on the set R of real number is defined by x * y = 3x + 2y − 1, ...

The operation * on the set R of real number is defined by x * y = 3x + 2y − 1, find 3* − 1
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  • A 9
  • B - 9
  • C 6
  • D - 6
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
x * y is an operation on 3x + 2y − 1

Find 3A − 1

x = 3, y = −1

3 * − 1 on 3x + 2y − 1

3(3) + 2(−1) −1

= 9 − 2 − 1

= 6

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