Simplify 3(5 + x) + 3x

Nathan B. answered • 03/12/18

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3(5 + x) + 3x

So the first step is to distribute:

3 * 5 = 15

3 * x = 3x

15 + 3x + 3x

From here, you combine like terms:

3x + 3x = 6x

15 = 15

So the simplified expression is:

6x + 15

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