Use the distributive property to multiply.
(x-9)5
This problem is extremely confusing to me.
Can you do this and explain the steps?
(x-9)5 = x(5)-9(5) = 5x-45
just as
(12-7)(5) = 5(5) = 25
12*5 - 7*5 = 60-35 = 25
I don't get it. What did you do?
Yes, of course! I'll be happy to help you understand how to use the distributive property to multiply the expression (x-9) times 5.
To apply the distributive property, you need to distribute (or multiply) the factor 5 to each term inside the parentheses.
Here are the steps to do that:
1. First, you multiply the first term (x) inside the parentheses by 5: 5 * x = 5x.
2. Then, you multiply the second term (-9) inside the parentheses by 5: 5 * (-9) = -45.
Therefore, the expression (x-9) multiplied by 5 is equal to 5x - 45.
So, the final answer would be 5x - 45.
I hope this explanation helps you understand how to use the distributive property to multiply the given expression! If you have any more questions, feel free to ask.