Question

Simplify the expression:

9-3(5-4x)= ______
Use distributive property
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Please help ASAP-due tonight. I would be so grateful!

Answer 1

Answer - does this make sense
= -6 + 12X

Answer 2

`\boxed{\sf{-6+12x}}`

Explanation:

Use a distributive property.

Distributive property:

⇒ A(B+C)=AB+AC

9-3(5-4x)

-3(5-4x)

Expand by multiplying.

-3*5=-15

-3*4x=12x

Rewrite the problem down.

-15+12x

9-15+12x

Solve with a order of operations.

PEMDAS stands for:

• Parenthesis
• Exponents
• Multiply
• Divide
• Add
• Subtract

First, subtract.

9-15=-6

Rewrite the problem down.

= -6x+12

• Therefore, the correct answer is -6x+12.

I hope this helps you! Let me know if my answer is wrong or not.