Question

Simplify the expression 3a+2(b+5a)

Answer 1

13a + 2b

Explanation:

Use distributive property,

3a + 2(b + 5a) = 3a + 2*b + 2*5a

= 3a + 2b + 10a

Now combine like terms

= 3a +10a + 2b

= 13a + 2b