Question

Use the Distributive Property to write each expression as an equivalent algebraic expression. –9(–x + 5)

Answer 1

9x – 45

Explanation:

–9(–x + 5) =

= (–9)(–x) + (–9)(5)

= 9x – 45

Answer 2

9x -45

Explanation:

The distributive property tells you the factor outside parentheses applies to each of the terms inside parentheses:

-9(-x +5) = (-9)(-x) +(-9)(5)

= 9x -45