Which algebraic expression is equivalent to the expression below?
9(4x + 8) - 4
A.
36x + 68
B.
36x + 36
C.
36x + 4
D.
36x + 72
To simplify the expression 9(4x + 8) - 4, we first distribute the 9 throughout the parentheses:
9(4x + 8) - 4 = 36x + 72 - 4
Next, we combine like terms:
36x + 72 - 4 = 36x + 68
Therefore, the algebraic expression equivalent to 9(4x + 8) - 4 is 36x + 68.
The answer is A.