Sure, let's simplify the expression [tex]\(2(5+9)-6\)[/tex] step by step.
1. Simplify inside the parentheses first:
[tex]\[
5 + 9 = 14
\][/tex]
2. Multiply by 2:
[tex]\[
2 \times 14 = 28
\][/tex]
3. Subtract 6:
[tex]\[
28 - 6 = 22
\][/tex]
Therefore, the simplified expression is [tex]\(22\)[/tex].