Question

Simplify the expression below. 7(2x+2)-9(-1+6x)

Answer 1

Use the distributive property to simplify.

$7(2x+2)-9(-1+6x) \\ 7(2x)+7(2)-9(-1)-9(6x) \\ 14x+14+9-54x$

Group like terms and add/subtract.

$14x-54x+14+9\\\boxed{-40x+23}$

Answer 2

Distribute 7 and -9.

7(2x + 2) - 9(-1 + 6x)

14x + 14 + 9 - 54x

Combine like terms:

-40x + 23