Evaluate (2)((2)(5-2)+1)

$(2) ((2) (5 - 2) + 1)$

Step 1

Simplify each term.

Subtract $2$ from $5$ .

$2 (2 \cdot 3 + 1)$

Multiply $2$ by $3$ .

$2 (6 + 1)$

Step 2

Simplify the expression.

Add $6$ and $1$ .

$2 \cdot 7$

Multiply $2$ by $7$ .

$14$