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Expand and simplify 3(x+2) + 4(2x+1)

User Alehro
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Answer:

11x+10

Explanation:

Distribute the GCF:

3(x+2) = 3x+6

4(2x+1) = 8x+4

(3x+6)+(8x+4)

Add the expressions:

(3x+6)+(8x+4) = 11x+10

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