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Which algebraic expression is equivalent to the expression below?

9(5x - 5) + 7x
A.
38x + 45
B.
52x - 45
C.
38x - 45
D.
52x - 5

User ITomas
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Answer:


\boxed {52x - 45} (Choice B)

Explanation:

Solve the following expression:


9(5x - 5) + 7x

-Use Distributive Property:


9(5x - 5) + 7x


45x - 45 + 7x

-Combine like terms:


45x - 45 + 7x


\boxed {52x - 45}

User Mohd Shahril
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