SOLUTION: I am supposed to simplify this: {{{ 2(4^k+4^k) }}} I was told that the answer was: 4k+1. How do I get to the answer?

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Question 899087: I am supposed to simplify this:
+2%284%5Ek%2B4%5Ek%29+
I was told that the answer was: 4k+1.
How do I get to the answer?

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