Simplify then substitute
Please hurry I need it for my grade I have 2 weeks of school left

Answer:
5x + 17
Step-by-step explanation:
2(x + 4) + 3x + 9 =
2(x) + 2(4) + 3x + 9 =
2x + 8 + 3x + 9 =
5x + 17
Hope that helps!
-Sabrina