Simplify the expression: 3(1+8y)+2

Question

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Answer 1

In this equation, multiplication needs to be performed first before any addition or subtraction.
3(1+8Y) + 2
Multiply each term in the parentheses by 3.
3 + 24Y + 2
Simplify by addition
Answer: 5 + 24Y