Add the linear expressions: 7(n−2)+5(n+4)+3(n+1)

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Responses

15n
15 n

3n+3
3 n plus 3

15n+9
15 n plus 9

15n+3

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To add the linear expressions \(7(n−2)+5(n+4)+3(n+1)\), let's simplify each part step by step:

  1. Distribute the constants:

    • \(7(n−2) = 7n - 14\)
    • \(5(n+4) = 5n + 20\)
    • \(3(n+1) = 3n + 3\)
  2. Combine all the expressions: \[ 7n - 14 + 5n + 20 + 3n + 3 \]

  3. Combine like terms (the \(n\) terms and the constant terms):

    • \(7n + 5n + 3n = 15n\)
    • \(-14 + 20 + 3 = 9\)
  4. Putting it all together gives us: \[ 15n + 9 \]

Thus, the final answer is 15n + 9.

So the correct response is: 15n + 9.