Question

Use the Distributive Property and simplify the expression.

9 + 4(2x – 1) + 8

A.
8x + 16

B.
6x + 20

C.
2x + 20

D.
8x + 13

Answer 1

You'll wanna do what's in the parenthesis first. 4(2x) -4(1) is where you can begin.

Answer 2

4(2x) = 8 and -4(1)= 4

Answer 3

Close, 4 and 2x would make 8x and -4(1) = -4.

Answer 4

Ohhh i didn't know

Answer 5

After you've done that, combining like terms will give you your answer.

Answer 6

it's D