Simplify.

Question

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

Answer 1

To simplify the expression \( 11 - 9(-2x - 3) \), let's follow the steps carefully:

1. Distribute the \(-9\) to the terms inside the parentheses: \[ -9(-2x) = 18x \] \[ -9(-3) = 27 \]

2. Now, substitute back into the expression: \[ 11 + 18x + 27 \]

3. Combine the constant terms \(11\) and \(27\): \[ 11 + 27 = 38 \]

4. So the expression simplifies to: \[ 18x + 38 \]

Thus, the simplified form is \( 18x + 38 \).

The correct response is: 18x + 38