3:55 HELP ME PLZ Which expression is equivalent to 9 ( w + 8)? 72 w 9 w + 72 9 w + 8 17 w

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Rachel Shallit · Answer 1 · 2022-09-24T08:57:21+0000

Step-by-step explanation:

We use the distribution property to multiply the outer 9 with each term inside

9 times w = 9*w = 9w

9 times 8 = 9*8 = 72

Those products 9w and 72 form the answer 9w+72. Since 9w and 72 are not like terms, we cannot combine them.