To simplify the expression \( 9(4v + 2) + 2v \), we can follow these steps:
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Distribute the 9 in the first part of the expression: \[ 9(4v) + 9(2) = 36v + 18 \]
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Combine this with the \( 2v \): \[ 36v + 18 + 2v \]
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Combine like terms (the \( 36v \) and \( 2v \)): \[ 36v + 2v = 38v \]
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Now put it all together: \[ 38v + 18 \]
Thus, the expression \( 9(4v + 2) + 2v \) is equivalent to \( 38v + 18 \).