What is the simplified expression of the expression below? 4(x+8)+5(x-3)

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Omars · Answer 1 · 2019-01-22T10:47:08+0000

same as before, distribute the common factor outside and simplify by adding like-terms.

4(x+8) = 4x + 32

5(x-3) = 5x - 15

therefore

4(x+8)+5(x-3) => 4x + 32 + 5x - 15 => 9x +17.