Of course! Let's simplify the given expression step-by-step.
We have the expression: [tex]\((9x + 7) + (2x + 6)\)[/tex].
1. Combine Like Terms:
We need to combine the terms involving [tex]\(x\)[/tex] and the constant terms separately:
- The terms involving [tex]\(x\)[/tex] are [tex]\(9x\)[/tex] and [tex]\(2x\)[/tex].
- The constant terms are [tex]\(7\)[/tex] and [tex]\(6\)[/tex].
2. Combine the [tex]\(x\)[/tex] Terms:
[tex]\[
9x + 2x = 11x
\][/tex]
3. Combine the Constant Terms:
[tex]\[
7 + 6 = 13
\][/tex]
4. Form the Simplified Expression:
Now, combine the results from the above steps:
[tex]\[
11x + 13
\][/tex]
So, the simplified form of [tex]\((9x + 7) + (2x + 6)\)[/tex] is [tex]\(\boxed{11x + 13}\)[/tex].
