Question

use a method to distribute and simplify (-4x - 5)(x + 1). drag and drop the terms to the correct part of the table. (-4x - 5)(x + 1) -4x - 5 x -4x^2 -5x 1 -4x -5 correct! now write the simplified answer in the box below.

Explanation:

Step1: Combine like - terms

Combine the $x$ - terms $-5x$ and $-4x$.
$-4x^{2}+(-5x - 4x)-5$

Step2: Simplify the $x$ - terms

$-5x-4x=-9x$.
$-4x^{2}-9x - 5$

Answer:

$-4x^{2}-9x - 5$