Rewrite in simplest terms: 9, left parenthesis, minus, w, minus, 8, right parenthesis, plus, w9(−w−8)+w

Answer 1

To simplify the expression \( 9(-w - 8) + w \):

1. Distribute the \( 9 \) to both terms inside the parentheses: \[ 9 \cdot (-w) + 9 \cdot (-8) = -9w - 72 \]

2. Now, combine it with the \( w \) outside the parentheses: \[ -9w - 72 + w \]

3. Combine like terms: \[ -9w + w = -8w \]

So the simplified expression is: \[ -8w - 72 \]