Question

Simplify this expression by distributive property and combining like terms. 8c + 9 (c + 2)​

Answer 1

17c + 18

Explanation:

Distributive property: a(b + c) =a*b +a*c

8c + 9(c +2) = 8c + 9*c + 9*2 {Distributive property}

= 8c + 9c + 18

Combine like terms, her 8c & 9c are like terms

= 17c + 18