Question

Which of the following choices is equivalent to 1 + 8(2x + 3)?

16x + 12
10x + 12
16x + 25
10x + 25

Answer 1

16x + 25

Explanation:

First, distribute the 8 to both numbers within the parenthesis.

1 + 16x + 24

Then, add similar terms together.

16x + 25