Question

What is 9(3x+5+x) solve without using parentheses

Answer 1

36x + 45

Explanation:

given

9(3x + 5 + x) ← collect like terms inside parenthesis

= 9(4x + 5)

Multiply the terms inside the parenthesis by the 9 outside

= (9 × 4x) + (9 × 5)

= 36x + 45