Answer: D
In this case, \(x = 8\), \(y = 12\), and \(z = 4\) Therefore, \[ x + 3y - 5z = 8 + 3 \times 12 - 5 \times 4 = 8 + 36 - 20 = 24 \]
In this case, \(x = 8\), \(y = 12\), and \(z = 4\) Therefore, \[ x + 3y - 5z = 8 + 3 \times 12 - 5 \times 4 = 8 + 36 - 20 = 24 \]