Question

Expand and simplify 2(x + 7) + 3(x + 1)

Answer 1

`5x+17`

Explanation:

We will have to expand first then we simplify.

Expand

You will have to distribute the 2 over the x & 7 and the 3 over the x & 1 respectively.

`2(x+7)+3(x+1)=2x+14+3x+3`

Simplify

You will have to add 2x & 3x together and 14 & 3 together.

`2x+14+3x+3=5x+17`

Answer

`5x+17`