Question

expressions-polynomials-linear exp
(1 point)
use the distributive property to simplify the expression completely.
8 - (-1 - 9n)
= \square

Explanation:

Step1: Apply distributive property

The expression is \( 8 - (-1 - 9n) \). The negative sign in front of the parentheses can be thought of as multiplying by \(-1\). So we distribute the \(-1\) to each term inside the parentheses: \( 8 + 1 + 9n \) (because \(-(-1)=1\) and \(-(-9n)=9n\)).

Step2: Combine like terms

Now we combine the constant terms \(8\) and \(1\). \(8 + 1 = 9\), so the simplified expression is \(9 + 9n\) (or \(9n + 9\)).

Answer:

\(9 + 9n\) (or \(9n + 9\))