To apply the Distributive Property of Multiplication Over Addition correctly to the expression \( 23 - 9(2x + 5) + 11x \), we need to distribute the \(-9\) to both terms inside the parentheses.
Let's start by using the Distributive Property:
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Distribute \(-9\) to \(2x\): \[ -9 \cdot 2x = -18x \]
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Distribute \(-9\) to \(5\): \[ -9 \cdot 5 = -45 \]
Now, substituting these results back into the expression gives us: \[ 23 - 18x - 45 + 11x \]
Next, we can combine like terms:
- The constant terms \(23\) and \(-45\) combine to give \(23 - 45 = -22\).
- The \(x\) terms \(-18x\) and \(11x\) combine to give \(-18x + 11x = -7x\).
Putting this together, we get: \[ -22 - 7x \]
Now, among the options provided, the correct answer that applies the Distributive Property correctly is:
\(23 - 18x - 45 + 11x\)
Thus, the correct response is: 23−18x−45+11x.