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write an equivalent expression to \\(x - 4y + 9\\). choose the correct …

Question

write an equivalent expression to \\(x - 4y + 9\\).

choose the correct answer below.

a. \\(x - 4y + 9 = x - (-4y) + 9\\)
b. \\(x - 4y + 9 = x + 9 + (-4y)\\)
c. \\(x - 4y + 9 = 9(x - 4y + 1)\\)
d. \\(x - 4y + 9 = x + 9 + 4y\\)

Explanation:

Analyze the original expression

$$ x - 4y + 9 $$

Evaluate the given options

$$ LATEXBLOCK0 $$

Answer:

  • (A) \(x - 4y + 9 = x - (-4y) + 9\)
  • (B) \(x - 4y + 9 = x + 9 + (-4y)\) (Correct answer)
  • (C) \(x - 4y + 9 = 9(x - 4y + 1)\)
  • (D) \(x - 4y + 9 = x + 9 + 4y\)