Question

Simplify 9(8a+5) +6a.


a.
78a + 45
c.
66a + 45
b.
78a – 45
d.
78a + 5

Answer 1

First, you have to distribute the 9, which gives you
72a + 45 + 6a.
The combine like terms
78a + 45.

Answer 2

Were you having trouble with the distribution?

Answer 3

Yes, I think that was the problem.
Would you mind helping me with one more?

Answer 4

Simplify 4(6y – 8) – 7y.
a.
17y – 32
c.
17y + 32
b.
17y – 8
d.
31y – 32

Answer 5

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