Question

(2x + 5) + (x + 4) =

Answer 1

3x + 9

Explanation:

(2x + 5) + (x + 4)

Distribute the + to all numbers/variables

2x + 5 + x + 4

Combine like terms:

2x + 5 + x + 4

3x + 5 + 4

3x + 9

Hope this helped.