Question

Simplify x + 2 + x + 2 + x + 2 + x + 2 + x + 2 + x + 2 + x + 2 + x + 2 + x + 2. Write in simplified form, giving reasons. Someone help please?

Answer 1

9x +18

Explanation:

Answer 2

easiest thing to do is combine like terms. There are 9 2's, which means 9(2) which equals 18. Now for the X's. There are 9 X's meaning (9)x which is 9x. This all makes up

18+9x

hope this helps