SOLUTION: Simplify the expression. 9(12+2x) + 5(6+6x) Go step-by-step please, I'm confused on how to start it.

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Question 771794: Simplify the expression.
9(12+2x) + 5(6+6x)
Go step-by-step please, I'm confused on how to start it.
Answer by MathLover1(20849) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

9%2812%2B2x%29+%2B+5%286%2B6x%29.....first multiply

9%2A12%2B9%2A2x+%2B+5%2A6%2B5%2A6x

108%2B18x+%2B+30%2B30x......add like terms

%2818x%2B30x%29+%2B+%2830%2B108%29

48x+%2B138