create an expression that is equivalent to 9{3x +5+x] without using the parentheses.

Mathematics · Middle School · Sun Jan 24 2021

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Given the equation:

9 (3x + 5 + x)

Determine the equivalent equation.

Solution:

In order to determine the equivalent equation we first combine all th values inside the parenthesis, and the we distribute 9 to each value inside the parenthesis.

= 9(3x + 5 + x)

= 9 (4x + 5)

= 36x + 45

Final answer:

= 36x + 45