Question

Which expression is equivalent?

−9(−2x − 3)
A) 18x + 27
B) 18x − 27
C) −18x + 27
D) −18x − 27

Answer 1

Distribute the -9 into the values in the parentheses.

`-9(-2x-3)`

`-9*-2x=18x`

`-9*-3=27`

Therefore, the equation then becomes:
`18x+27`.

The answer is the first choice, or A.