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

User Bob Dizzle
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2 x x = 2x
2 x 7 = 14

3 x x = 3x
3 x 1 = 3

So now we have
2x + 14 + 3x + 3

Now we simplify
2x + 3x = 5x
14 + 3 = 17

So the answer is
5x + 17
User ChadF
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Answer:


5x+17

Explanation:


2x+14+3x+3


=5x+17

User Keyser
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