Question

7+(x+4)+(4x+1)
how do i add these

Answer 1

Combine all numbers with X, then numbers with no x

7+ 5x + 4 + 1

5x + 12

Because you can neither distribute 5 into 12 nor combine like terms, the answer stays as is

Answer 2

7 + x + 4 + 4x + 1= 5x + 12 is the answer

Explanation:

x + 4x + 7 + 4 + 1

collect like terms

x + 4x = 5x

7+4+1=12