How would I simplify this?

Explain please!!!

7(2x+2)-9(-1+6x)

3 answers

7(2x+2)-9(-1+6x)

First do the multiplication.

14x + 14 + 9 - 54x

Then combine like terms.

-40x + 23
Thank you!
You're welcome. I hope you can do the next problem like this. :-)