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9-5(-7x+5)

a. –28x + 20
b. 35x + 14
c. 35x – 16
d. 35x + 34

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Good morning,

Answer:

c. 35x – 16

Explanation:

9 - 5(-7x + 5) = 9 + 35x - 25 = 35x + 9 - 25 = 35x - (25-9) = 35x - 16.

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User Tzafrir
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9-5(-7x+5)

Use the distributive property first:

9 + 35x -25

Combine like terms:

35x-16

The answer is C.

User Mansi Sharma
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