To simplify the expression \( 23 - 9(2x + 5) + 11x \) using the Distributive Property of Multiplication Over Addition, we should first distribute the \(-9\) across the terms inside the parentheses:
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Distribute \(-9\) to both \(2x\) and \(5\): \[ -9(2x) - 9(5) = -18x - 45 \]
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Now substitute this result back into the original expression: \[ 23 - 18x - 45 + 11x \]
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Combine like terms: \[ 23 - 45 = -22 \quad \text{and} \quad -18x + 11x = -7x \] So, we have: \[ -22 - 7x \]
Thus, the correct simplification using the Distributive Property is: \[ 23 - 18x - 45 + 11x \]
The answer \(23 - 18x - 45 + 11x\) applies the Distributive Property correctly. The other responses do not correspond to this correct simplification.