Question

Simplify 2(x-4)+7(x+2).

Answer 1

3(3x+2)

Explanation:

Isolate the different parts of the expression and simplify them individually.

2(x-4) and 7(x+2)

Distribute the 2 and 7 into each of the parentheses.

(2*x)-(2*4) and (7*x)+(7*2)

then simplify

2x-8 and 7x+14

Next, we add the like terms together, using the commutative property.

`2x-8 + 7x+14 = 2x+7x +14-8 = 9x +6`

We then factor the expression

`(9x)/(3) +(6)/(3) = 3(3x +2)`

to get the simplified form.

Answer 2

Answer: 9x+6

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