To simplify the expression \((v + 8) + (5v + 5)\), you can combine like terms.
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Start with the original expression: \[ (v + 8) + (5v + 5) \]
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Remove the parentheses: \[ v + 8 + 5v + 5 \]
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Combine the like terms (the \(v\) terms and the constant terms):
- Combine the \(v\) terms: \(v + 5v = 6v\)
- Combine the constant terms: \(8 + 5 = 13\)
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Putting it all together: \[ 6v + 13 \]
So, the simplified expression is: \[ 6v + 13 \]