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Question Simplify. 11−9(−2x−3) (1 point) Responses −4x−6 negative 4 x minus 6 18x−38 18 x minus 38 −4x+6 negative 4 x plus 6 18x+38
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To simplify the expression \( 11 - 9(-2x - 3) \), follow these steps:
1. Distribute the \(-9\) across \((-2x - 3)\):
\[
-9(-2x) - 9(-3) = 18x + 27
\]
2. Substitute back into the expression:
\[
11 + (18x + 27)
\]
3. Combine like terms:
\[
11 + 27 + 18x = 18x + 38
\]
So, the simplified expression is \( 18x + 38 \).
The correct response is:
**18x + 38**.
1. Distribute the \(-9\) across \((-2x - 3)\):
\[
-9(-2x) - 9(-3) = 18x + 27
\]
2. Substitute back into the expression:
\[
11 + (18x + 27)
\]
3. Combine like terms:
\[
11 + 27 + 18x = 18x + 38
\]
So, the simplified expression is \( 18x + 38 \).
The correct response is:
**18x + 38**.