Asked by kennaa
Rewrite in simplest terms:9(−w−8)+w
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To simplify the expression \( 9(-w - 8) + w \), follow these steps:
1. Distribute the 9:
\[
9 \cdot (-w) + 9 \cdot (-8) + w = -9w - 72 + w
\]
2. Combine like terms:
\[
-9w + w = -8w
\]
So the expression simplifies to:
\[
-8w - 72
\]
1. Distribute the 9:
\[
9 \cdot (-w) + 9 \cdot (-8) + w = -9w - 72 + w
\]
2. Combine like terms:
\[
-9w + w = -8w
\]
So the expression simplifies to:
\[
-8w - 72
\]