Question

simplify the expression: 7(8p + 5) + 7(6p + 9)

Explanation:

Step1: Apply distributive property

$7(8p + 5) + 7(6p + 9) = 56p + 35 + 42p + 63$

Step2: Combine like terms (p terms)

$56p + 42p + 35 + 63 = 98p + 35 + 63$

Step3: Combine constant terms

$98p + (35 + 63) = 98p + 98$

Answer:

$98p + 98$