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