Expand then collect like terms: 3(x + 2) + x + 2
I'll expand:
3x+6+x+2
I expect you can collect like terms, now, eh?
3(x + 2) + x + 2
3x + 6 + x + 2
4x + 8
To expand and collect like terms, we need to distribute 3 to both terms inside the parentheses.
First, distribute 3 to x and 2 separately:
3(x) + 3(2) + x + 2
This simplifies to:
3x + 6 + x + 2
Next, combine like terms. Group the x terms and the constant terms together:
(3x + x) + (6 + 2)
Simplifying further:
4x + 8
Therefore, the expanded and collected expression is 4x + 8.