CPM Homework Help : CC2 Problem 5-140

Use the Distributive Property to simplify the following expressions.

Hint:

The Distributive Property involves multiplying the number outside the parentheses into each individual value inside the parentheses and then combining the terms.

More Help:

Expression: a, parentheses, b, + c, parentheses, with right arrow, pointing to expression, a b, + a c. Curved arrows go from, a to b, and from, a to c.

$4(x+2)$

$-5(9+x)$
Answer (b):
$-45-5x$
Be sure you know how to get this answer.

$7(x-3)$