Branliets offered

simplify the expression

3 (x-2) + 14

9.1-4 (m+3.2)

5n+1/2 (8n-7)

For 3 (x-2) + 14,

Use distributive property:

3x-6+14

then add the like terms:

3x+8

For 9.1-4 (m+3.2)

Distribute - 4:

9.1-4m-12.8

add like terms:

-4m-3.7

For 5n+1/2 (8n-7)

Distribute the 1/2:

5n+8/2n-7/2

simplify:

5n+4n-7/2

add like terms"

9n-7/2

2x+20 for the first one