Question

Simplify the expression and combine like terms.

Answer 1

5x + 16

Explanation:

the first thing you do in this equation is to distribute the 2 into x + 6

you get

2x + 12 + 3x + 4 = ?

then you must put the 2x and the 3x together

5x + 12 + 4

and you can then add the 12 and 4

5x + 16

Answer 2

Answer: 5x + 16

Explanation:

In order to simplify this expression, I am going to use the distributive property & combine the like terms.

Given expression:

`\sf{2(x+6)+3x+4}`

Distribute 2:

`\sf{2x+12+3x+4}`

Combine like terms:

`\sf{5x+16}`

Therefore, the answer is 5x + 16.