Question

How to simplify 15+6(x+1)

Answer 1

15 + 6(x + 1)

Factor a 3 out of the expression.

3(5 + 2(x + 1))

Distribute the 2.

3(5 + 2x + 2)

Combine like terms.

3(7 + 2x)

3(7 + 2x) is your answer.

Answer 2

Combine like terms:

15+6(x+1) => 21(x+1)

Distribute the 21:

21(x+1) => 21x+21

Your answer is 21x+21.

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