Question

Simplify to create an equivalent expression. I will take a screenshot of the expression and the choices to choose from.

Answer 1

We are given the expression 1 + 4(6p - 9) and we are asked to simplify it.

To do this, we will be using the correct order of operations and properties.

First, we will distribute or multiply 4 to each of the terms inside the parentheses, 6p - 9:

`\begin{gathered} 1+4(6p-9) \\ =1+24p-36 \end{gathered}`

Next, we will combine like terms, which in this case are 1 and - 36.

`\begin{gathered} 1+24p-36 \\ =24p+1-36 \\ =24p-35 \end{gathered}`

Because there is no more operation that can be executed, we know that we have already come to the simplest form of the expression.

Therefore, the answer is 24p - 35.