SOLUTION: I need help with two problems...pls help if you can: 4.3a+2(a+6b) 9[5+3(x+2)]

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Question 95112: I need help with two problems...pls help if you can:
4.3a+2(a+6b)
9[5+3(x+2)]
Answer by vertciel(183) About Me  (Show Source):
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1.3a + 2(a + 6b)
= 3a + 2a + 12b
2. 9[5+3(x+2)]
= 9[8(x + 2)]
= 9(8x + 16)
= 72x + 144
= 72(x + 2)