To apply the Distributive Property of Multiplication Over Addition correctly for simplifying the expression \(23 - 9(2x + 5) + 11x\), we start by distributing the multiplication:
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Distribute \( -9 \) to both terms inside the parentheses: \[ -9(2x) - 9(5) = -18x - 45 \]
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Substitute this back into the expression: \[ 23 - 18x - 45 + 11x \]
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Combine like terms (the \(x\) terms): \[ -18x + 11x = -7x \]
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Combine the constant terms: \[ 23 - 45 = -22 \]
So the expression simplifies to: \[ -22 - 7x \]
Now, let's look at the original options provided:
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Option 1: \( 23 - 7x - 4 + 11x \) — This does not match our simplification.
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Option 2: \( 14(2x + 5 + 11x) \) — This incorrectly combines terms before applying the distributive property.
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Option 3: \( 23 - 18x - 45 + 11x \) — This correctly represents the step just after distribution, but it needs further simplification. It doesn't totally simplify but is a correct stage of simplification.
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Option 4: \( 14(2x + 5) + 11x \) — Again, this incorrectly groups terms without simplifying.
The best choice from the given options that demonstrates a correct application of the distributive property (even though it's not fully simplified) is:
Option 3: \( 23 - 18x - 45 + 11x \)