Question

Which expression is equivalent to the given expression after using the distributive property? 9(x + 3) + 15x

9 · x + 9 · 3 + 9 · 15x



9(x + 3 + 15)x



9 · x + 3 + 15x



9 · x + 9 · 3 + 15x

Answer 1

9 • x + 9 • 3 + 15x

Explanation:

You have to divide 9 by each term inside the parenthesis. 15x isnt multiplied or added to anything else so it stays the same.