Question

How to distribute 4(2x - 9)

Answer 1

Multiply 4 to the both of coefficient and you'll get your answer

Explanation:

4(2x-9)

8x-36

Answer 2

8x - 36

Explanation:

To distribute the expression, multiply the number on the outside by each of the numbers on the inside of the bracket. The numbers on the inside are called "terms".

In 4(2x - 9), multiply 4 and 2x, then multiply 4 and -9.

4(2x - 9)

= 4*2x - 4*9 Multiply each term on the inside

= 8x - 36 Fully distributed

Distributing is also known as expanding.