Question

Simplify the expression: (3m + 1)(2)

Answer 1

First you would do 3m + 1 but they are different variables, so you do (1)(2), which is 2. You are left with (3m + 2), but these are different variables so you can add these together. Your final answer is 3m + 2.

Answer 2

6m + 2

Explanation:

To simplify the expression you must have to use the distributive property:

(3m + 1)(2)

2 x 3m = 6m

2 x 1 = 2

6m + 2