Use the distributive property to rewrite the algebraic expression without parentheses. Then simplify the result, if
possible.
-9(x + 6)
A)9x + 15
B)9x + 6
C)x + 54
D)9x + 54

Question

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Using the distributive property, we get:

9(x + 6) = 9x + 9(6) = 9x + 54

Therefore, the simplified expression is 9x + 54, which is option D. Distributing 9 to both terms inside the parentheses, we get 9x + 54.

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