Question

Simplify 9x + 4(x + 2) - 5:

Answer 1

9x + 4(x+2) - 5

9x + 4x + 8 - 5

13x + 3

Explanation:

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Answer 2

9x + 4(x + 2) - 5

mutiply the bracket by 4

(4)(x)= 4x

(4)(2)= 8

9x+4x+8-5

9x+4x= 13x

8-5= 3

answer:

13x+3 or 3+13x