/*! This file is auto-generated */ .wp-block-button__link{color:#fff;background-color:#32373c;border-radius:9999px;box-shadow:none;text-decoration:none;padding:calc(.667em + 2px) calc(1.333em + 2px);font-size:1.125em}.wp-block-file__button{background:#32373c;color:#fff;text-decoration:none} Q. 38 Use the distributive property to... [FREE SOLUTION] | 91影视

91影视

Log out

Learning Materials

Features

Discover

Chapter 3: Q. 38 (page 122)

Use the distributive property to write an equivalent variable expression. (Lesson 2.2)

-9(2x+12)

Short Answer

Expert verified

The equivalent expression for -9(2x+12) is -18x-108.

Step by step solution

01

.  Recall the distributive property

The distributive property is given as, a(b+c)=ab+ac.

02

.  Simplify the expression

Now, use distributive property to simplify the given expression.

鈭�9(2x+12)=鈭�9(2x)+(鈭�9)(12)鈥嬧赌�[鈥嬧赌婦istributiveproperty.鈥嬧赌�]鈥嬧赌�=鈭�18x+(鈭�108)鈥嬧赌�[鈥嬧赌婱ultiply.鈥嬧赌�]鈥嬧赌�=鈭�18x鈭�108鈥嬧赌�[鈥嬧赌婦efinitionofsubstraction.鈥嬧赌�]鈥嬧赌�

03

. Conclusion 

The equivalent expression for-9(2x+12) is -18x-108.

Unlock Step-by-Step Solutions & Ace Your Exams!

  • Full Textbook Solutions

    Get detailed explanations and key concepts

  • Unlimited Al creation

    Al flashcards, explanations, exams and more...

  • Ads-free access

    To over 500 millions flashcards

  • Money-back guarantee

    We refund you if you fail your exam.

Over 30 million students worldwide already upgrade their learning with 91影视!

One App. One Place for Learning.

All the tools & learning materials you need for study success - in one app.

Get started for free

Most popular questions from this chapter

Find whether the number 8 is a solution of -5<n.

Driving A family is driving to Houston, Texas. A sign indicates that they are 700 miles from Houston. Their car鈥檚 trip odometer indicates that they are 400 miles from home. They are travelling at an average speed of 60 miles per hour.

  1. Write an expression for the distance (in miles) they will be from Houston in x hours.
  2. Write an expression for the distance (in miles) they will be from home in x hours.
  3. Use the expression from parts a and b to write and solve an equation to find the number of hours they will drive until they are exactly halfway between Houston and their home.
  4. Suppose they travel by local roads instead of highway. They travel the 700 miles at a speed of 45 miles per hour. How long will they drive before they are exactly halfway between Houston and their home?

Solve the equation. Check your solution.13=2y-3(y+4)

Solve the inequality. Graph and check your solution.

x+2>-3

How is solving 3x-7=-5different from solving3x+7=-5?
See all solutions

Recommended explanations on Math Textbooks

Mechanics Maths

Read Explanation

Geometry

Read Explanation

Applied Mathematics

Read Explanation

Pure Maths

Read Explanation

Statistics

Read Explanation

Calculus

Read Explanation
View all explanations

What do you think about this solution?

We value your feedback to improve our textbook solutions.

Study anywhere. Anytime. Across all devices.