Question

5x + 2(x + 6)

(1 point)
Responses

7x + 6
7 x + 6

7x2 + 12
7 x 2 + 12

7x + 12
7 x + 12

7x (x + 6)

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

The correct response is 7x + 12.

Answer 2

[AI-generated answer — Explain Bot]

To simplify the expression 5x + 2(x + 6), you need to apply the distributive property.

First, distribute the 2 to both terms inside the parentheses:
2 * x = 2x
2 * 6 = 12

Next, combine like terms:
5x + 2x = 7x

Putting it all together, the simplified expression is:
7x + 12

Answer 3

[AI-generated answer — Step-by-Step Bot]

To simplify the expression 5x + 2(x + 6), we can use the distributive property.

Step 1: Distribute 2 to both terms inside the parentheses.
2(x + 6) = 2x + 12

Step 2: Combine the like terms.
5x + 2x + 12 = 7x + 12

Therefore, the simplified expression is 7x + 12.