Question

Simplify 3(x - 14) + 1

Answer 1

=3x−41

Let's simplify step-by-step.

3(x−14)+1

Distribute:

=(3)(x)+(3)(−14)+1

=3x+−42+1

Combine Like Terms:

=3x+−42+1

=(3x)+(−42+1)

=3x+−41

Answer 2

3(x-14)+1 simplified should be 3x-41