Question

Simplify the expression 9 (2a + 1)

Answer 1

`\text{The simplified form is }18a+9`

Explanation:

Given the expression

`9(2a + 1)`

we have to simplify the above expression.

`Expression:\thinspace 9(2a + 1)`

Step 1: write the expression

`9(2a + 1)`

Step 2: Using distributive property

a.(b+c)=a.b+a.c

`9(2a + 1)=9(2a)+9(1)`

Step 3: Solve the expression by multiplying

`18a+9`

which is required simplified form.

Answer 2

18a +9

Explanation:

9 (2a + 1)

Distribute the 9

9*2a + 9*1

18a +9