Question

Simplify each expression

1) 3x + 6x + 5

2) 7(2x)


3) 4(8x + 3y)

Answer 1

a.9x+5.

b.14x

c.12x+12y

Answer 2

1.) 9x+5

2.)14x

3.)32x+12y

Explanation:

for the first problem, you combine the x terms because they are like terms. the the second and third problems you apply the distributive property.