To simplify the expression \( 9(k + 13) + 10(12k - 1) \), we can follow these steps:
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Distribute the coefficients (9 and 10) to the terms inside the parentheses.
\[ 9(k + 13) = 9k + 117 \] \[ 10(12k - 1) = 120k - 10 \]
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Now, we can combine these results:
\[ 9k + 117 + 120k - 10 \]
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Combine like terms:
- For the \( k \) terms: \( 9k + 120k = 129k \)
- For the constant terms: \( 117 - 10 = 107 \)
Thus, we have:
\[ 129k + 107 \]
Now let's check the possible response options you provided:
- 14k − 23
- 19(1/2)k − 2/3
- 14k + 13
- 14k − 7
None of these options match our simplified expression of \( 129k + 107 \), indicating that there may be an error in the transcription or in the response options given.
However, based on the original expression you provided, the correctly simplified result is:
\[ 129k + 107 \]