Question

simplify the expression. 2(6x + 4)+7x

Explanation:

Step1: Apply distributive property

$2(6x + 4)=2\times6x+2\times4 = 12x + 8$

Step2: Combine like - terms

$(12x + 8)+7x=(12x+7x)+8 = 19x + 8$

Answer:

$19x + 8$