7(y + 3) simplify

Question

`7(y + 3)`
simplify

Answer 1

7y+21---------------

Answer 2

To simplify, distribute 7 to all terms within the parenthesis (in this case, y and 3).

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7(y) = 7y

7(3) = 21

7y + 21

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7y + 21 is your answer

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