Question

2(x + 3) + 5(x + 7)
Simplified

Answer 1

Answer: 7x + 41

Remove parentheses and distribute

2x+6+5x+35

Combine like terms

7x+6+35 =

7x+41

Answer 2

7x + 41

Explanation:

2(x + 3) + 5(x + 7) ← distribute both parenthesis

= 2x + 6 + 5x + 35 ← collect like terms

= 7x + 41