Question

Use the distributive property to write an equivalent expression.
9, left parenthesis, 8, g, plus, 8, right parenthesis
9(8g+8)

Answer 1

To use the distributive property on the expression \( 9(8g + 8) \), you multiply each term inside the parentheses by 9:

\[
9(8g) + 9(8)
\]

Now, calculate each term:

\[
9 \times 8g = 72g
\]
\[
9 \times 8 = 72
\]

Putting it all together, the equivalent expression is:

\[
72g + 72
\]