Question

Which expression is equivalent to the following expression? 9(x - 5)

Answer 1

Answer:

9x - 45

Step-by-step explanation:

9 * x = 9x and 9 * -5 = -45. Therefore the answer is 9x - 45

Answer 2

Answer:

I'd say the first one would be correct

Step-by-step explanation:

9(x-5)

(9x) - (9 * 5)

9 * 5= 45,

9x - 45