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simplify 3(5m+2) step by step
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To simplify the expression \( 3(5m + 2) \) step by step, follow these instructions:
1. **Distribute the 3**: Multiply each term inside the parentheses by 3.
\[
3(5m) + 3(2)
\]
2. **Calculate each multiplication**:
- For the first term: \( 3 \times 5m = 15m \)
- For the second term: \( 3 \times 2 = 6 \)
3. **Combine the results**:
\[
15m + 6
\]
So, the simplified expression is:
\[
15m + 6
\]
1. **Distribute the 3**: Multiply each term inside the parentheses by 3.
\[
3(5m) + 3(2)
\]
2. **Calculate each multiplication**:
- For the first term: \( 3 \times 5m = 15m \)
- For the second term: \( 3 \times 2 = 6 \)
3. **Combine the results**:
\[
15m + 6
\]
So, the simplified expression is:
\[
15m + 6
\]