Question

Use distribution to rewrite the expression 6(x+7) + 2(x+3).

Answer 1

Simplify the expression.
8x + 48

Answer 2

8x+48

Explanation:

You should multply 6 with the expressions inside the parenthesis (x+7) and 2 with (x+3) :

• 6 × (x + 7) = 6x + 42
• 2 × (x + 3) = 2x + 6
• add them up : 6x + 2x + 42 + 6 = 8x + 48