Question

(2x + 3) + (2x + 3) + (2x + 3) + (2x + 3)

Answer 1

`4(2x + 3)`

Explanation:

1. Factor out common terms in the first two terms, then in the last two terms.

`2x + 3 + 2x + 3 + 2x + 3 + 2x + 3`

2. Collect like terms.

`(2x + 2x + 2x + 2x)(3 + 3 + 3 + 3 )`

3. Simplify.

`8x + 12`

4. Factor out the common term.

`4(2x + 3`

Therefor, the answer is 4(2x + 3)

Answer 2

8x+12

Explanation: