Question

8(3x+5)+14 in simplest form

Answer 1

8(3x+5) + 14
24x + 40 + 14
24x + 54

Answer: In simplest form it is 24x + 54

First you have to distribute the 8 in the parenthesis and then simplify the answer further.

Answer 2

You start with Parentheses using the formula PEMDAS
P=Parentheses first
E=Exponents
M=Multiplying
D=Division
A=Adding
S-Subtracting
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$8(3x+5)+14$

$24x+40+14$

Now you combine like terms

$40+14=54$

$24x+54$ is your answer