Question

Which expression shows the result of applying the distributive property to 9(2+5m) ?

a) 2 + 45m
b) 11 + 14m
c) 18 + 45m
d) 18 + 5m

Answer 1

9(2+5m)

Multiply the bracket with 9

9(2)+9(5m)

18+45m

Answer : 18+45m-c)

Answer 2

c) 18 + 45m

Explanation:

9(2+5m)

We multiply the 9 by each term inside the parentheses

9*2 + 9*5m

18+45m