Hello!! Let's simplify step-by-step! :) <span><span>8<span>(<span><span>xy</span>+8</span>)</span></span>+1 </span>Distribute:<span>=<span><span><span><span>(8)</span><span>(<span>xy</span>)</span></span>+<span><span>(8)</span><span> (8)</span></span></span>+1</span></span><span>=<span><span><span><span>8x</span>y</span>+64</span>+1 </span></span>Combine Like Terms:<span>=<span><span><span><span>8x</span>y</span>+64</span>+1</span></span><span>=<span><span>(<span><span>8x</span>y</span>)</span>+<span>(<span>64+1</span>)</span></span></span><span>=<span><span><span>8x</span>y</span>+65 </span></span>Hope this helps! If you have any other questions or need further explanation just let me know!! :)
