Question

Simplify the expression:
–5(–9t+–1)

Answer 1

Start by rewriting the parentheses: –9t + –1 = –9t – 1.

Distribute –5:
–5(–9t) + –5(–1) = 45t + 5.

So the simplified form is 45t + 5 (which can also be written as 5(9t + 1)).