Question

Which algebraic expression is equivalent to the expression below ?

Answer 1

7 ( X – 1 ) + 15 ( X + 9 )

= 7X – 7 + 15X + 135

= 7X + 15X + 135 – 7

= 22X + 128 ( Answer )

Answer 2

7 ( X — 1 ) + 15 ( X + 9 )

= 7 X — 7 + 15 X + 135

= 22 X + 135 — 7

= 22 X — 128 ( Ans )