Question

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

Answer 1

Let's simplify step-by-step.

2(x+7)+3(x+1)

Distribute:

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

=2x+14+3x+3

Combine Like Terms:

=2x+14+3x+3

=(2x+3x)+(14+3)

=5x+17

your answer is 5x+17