Answer:
14x+20
Step-by-step explanation:
9x + 5(x + 4)
Apply the Distributive Property:
[tex]9x+5(x+4)=9x+5x+20[/tex]
[tex]9x+5x+20[/tex]
Combine Like Terms:
The like terms are 9x and 5x.
[tex]9+5=14[/tex]
[tex]9x+5x+20=14x+20[/tex]
The simplified equation is: [tex]14x+20[/tex]
