Question

Write an expression for the sequence of operations described below. add b to a, then multiply 9 by the result Do not simplify any part of the expression.

Answer 1

9a+9b

Explanation:

Add b to a and multiply 9 by the result without simplifying any part of the expression.

Not simplifying an expression in algebra means not organizing or grouping like terms in the algebraic expression in such a way as to make it more understandable. It is not required in this case. Hence,

We add b to a

=a+b

We multiply 9 by the result

=9 * a+b

=9(a+b)

= 9a+9b