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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Simplify 6(x + 2) + 7.

OpenStudy (marihelenh):

First, distribute the 6.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

18?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Nope, dont forget the x

OpenStudy (usukidoll):

everything needs to be present when you are distributing.

OpenStudy (xapproachesinfinity):

Use distributive law \(a(b+c) =ab+ac\)

OpenStudy (oleg3321):

ditribute 6x+12+7

OpenStudy (oleg3321):

with then is 6x+19

OpenStudy (anonymous):

25x

OpenStudy (usukidoll):

not like terms

OpenStudy (usukidoll):

you can't combine a number and a number with a variable..

OpenStudy (oleg3321):

so thats the answer. these are so easy. do you not know simple math?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

6x + 19

OpenStudy (marihelenh):

Your final answer is 6x+19.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yes

OpenStudy (usukidoll):

agree on those final answers

OpenStudy (oleg3321):

yes that is what your left with. just like he said you cant combine variables and numbers

OpenStudy (astrophysics):

I think you just need to see an example of what exactly is going on when you distribute, |dw:1436416794166:dw|

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