Question

Simplify the expression. 3 (x+2)+5x

Answer 1

8x+6 is your answer.
Step 1 is that you distribute: 3(x+2)= 3x+6
Step 2 is combine like terms so it becomes: 3x +6 +5x=8x+6
So your answer is 8x+6 

Answer 2

The simplified expression would be 8x+6