which of the following answers applies the distributive property of multiplication over addition correctly for simplifying 23-9 (2x+5) +11x
Thank you for providing the options. The correct application of the distributive property of multiplication over addition for simplifying the expression 23-9 (2x+5) +11x is:
23 - 18x - 45 + 11x
The correct application of the distributive property of multiplication over addition for simplifying 23-9 (2x+5) +11x is:
23 - 9 * 2x - 9 * 5 + 11x
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I apologize for the incorrect response. Here is the correct application of the distributive property of multiplication over addition for simplifying the expression:
(23 - 9) * (2x+5) + 11x
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I apologize for the confusion. Here is the correct application of the distributive property of multiplication over addition for simplifying the expression:
23 - (9 * 2x) - (9 * 5) + 11x
okay since you dont know ill give you the answers just pick which is correct
14 (2x+5) + 11x
14 (2x +5 + 11x)
23- 18x -45 +11x
23- 7x -4 + 11x
nice correct
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To apply the distributive property of multiplication over addition correctly for simplifying the expression 23 - 9 (2x + 5) + 11x, we need to distribute the number outside the parentheses to each term within the parentheses. Here are the steps to do so:
1. Begin by distributing -9 to both terms inside the parentheses:
-9 * 2x = -18x
-9 * 5 = -45
2. Rewrite the expression using the distributed terms:
23 - 18x - 45 + 11x
3. Combine like terms by adding or subtracting the coefficients of x:
-18x + 11x = -7x
4. Rewrite the simplified expression:
23 - 45 - 7x + 11x
Now, we can choose the answer that correctly applies the distributive property:
A) 23 - 9(2x + 5) + 11x
B) 23 - 18x - 45 + 11x <--- Correct Application
C) 23 - 9(2x - 5) + 11x
D) 23 - 18x + 45 + 11x
Therefore, the correct answer is B) 23 - 18x - 45 + 11x.