Distribute and combine like terms
Distribute first, then combine like terms. Write the answer as ax + b.
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Simplify: 5(2x + 3) + 5x + 5. Write your answer as ax + b.
Answer: 15x + 20
Simplify: 3(2x + 4) + 3x + 4. Write your answer as ax + b.
Answer: 9x + 16
Simplify: 2(3x + 5) + x + 5. Write your answer as ax + b.
Answer: 7x + 15
Tip: Distribute first, then combine like terms. Write the answer as ax + b.
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