Answer: 6(x+7)-2 = 6x+40
Step-by-step explanation:
1. First, distribute the 6 to (x+7).
6 times X = 6x and 6 times 7 = 42
2. Now we are left with the following equation: 6x+42-2
3. Combine like terms: 42-2=40
4. The final answer is 6x+40
