Answer:
2
Explanation:
2x(5+4)=(_x5)+(_x4)
lets start with 2x(5+4)
(5+4)=9
so we are left with 2x9
2x9=18
so now we have 18=(_x5)+(_x4)
lets try 2 for the blank spaces
18=(2x5)+(2x4)
2x5=10
2x4=8
10+8=18
2x(5+4)=(2x5)+(2x4)
It worked! Hope this helps :)