Simplify 15 + 6(x + 1).
first you use the distrbutive property and multiply 6 by x and 6 by 1 then you get 15 + 6x + 6 now add 15 and 6 together and you get 21 + 6x as your answer
15 + 6(x + 1)
First, expand to get rid of parentheses.
\(15 + 6x + 6\)
Second, simplify. Keep your 6x and add 15 + 6.
\(6x + 21\)
Answer: 6x + 21