Question

Victor is using the distributive property on the expression 9-4(5x-6) Here is his work:

9-4(5x-6)
9+(4)(5x+-6)
9+-20x+-6
3-20x

a. Find the step where victor made an error and explain what he did wrong

b. Correct victor's work

Answer 1

33 - 24x

Explanation:

a. He made mistake here

9+(4)(5x+-6)

b.

9 - 4(5x - 6)

= 9 + (- 4)(5x - 6)

= 9 + (- 4)(5x) - (- 4)(6)

= 9 + (- 20x) - (- 24)

= 9 - 20x + 24

= 9 + 24 - 24x

= 33 - 24x