How do you simplify #4k+12+13+k+2k+7#?

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Answer 1 · 2017-06-11T11:09:15

#7k + 32# See explanation for further details.

#4k + 12 + 13 + k + 2k + 7#

We can add the numbers and combine like terms.

#(4k + k + 2k) + (12 + 13 + 7)#

#(4k + k + 2k) + (25 + 7)#

#(5k + 2k) + (25 + 7)#

#(5k + 2k) + (32)#

#(7k) + (32)#

#color(blue)(7k + 32#