Question

Simplify 2(a + 3b) + 3(4a + b).
(A) 6a+6b
(B) 14a + 9b
(C) 14a + 4b
(D) 6a+ 7b

Answer 1

Answer: = 14a + 9b

Step-by-step explanation:

distribute:

2(a+3b) + 3(4a+b)

2a + 6b + 12a + 3b

combine like terms:

2a + 6b + 12a + 3b

14a + 6b + 3b

14a + 6b + 3b

= 14a + 9b