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