Problem 88

Question

Simplify each algebraic expression. $$2(5 x-1)+14 x$$

Step-by-Step Solution

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Answer
The simplified version of the given algebraic expression is \(24x - 2\).
1Step 1: Apply the distributive property
First, distribute the 2 to both terms inside the parentheses: \(2 \times 5x - 2 \times 1\), which yields \(10x - 2\). So the expression now reads as \(10x - 2 + 14x\).
2Step 2: Combine like terms
Next, combine the 'like terms' (the terms with x). Adding 10x and 14x together, gets \(24x - 2\). This is now the simplified form of the expression.