What is the simplified form of 7x-9+5x+14+2(3x-8)
=18x - 11
7x - 9 + 5x + 14 + 2(3x - 8) the first thing to do is to distribute the "2" through the parenthesis to both terms inside of it. Now you have: 7x - 9 + 5x + 14 + 6x - 16 Now, combine like terms: 18x - 11
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