2 + (65+7) x3 evaluate the numerical expression

First, to make things easier, rewrite the equation

3 (65+7) + 2

2. distribute the 3 inside the parentheses

3 * 65 = 195 3 * 7 = 21

3. add the products together

195 + 21 = 216

4. add 216 to the remaining term, 2.

216 + 2 = 218.

the answer is 218