Question

Simplify the expression. 9 – 5(–11x + 7)

Answer 1

Answer:55x-26
9-5(-11x+7)
9+55x-35
55x-26

Answer 2

5x - 26

Explanation:

9 - 5(-11x + 7)

• multiplying both the variables within the parenthesis by 5

= 9 - (-55x + 35)

• distributing the minus sign

= 9+ 5x - 35

• combining like terms

= (9 - 35) + 5x

= -26 + 5x

• rearranging the terms such that the variable with x come first

= 5x - 26