Use Real Variable Algebra to Simplify the Following Expressions $5 ( x - 9 )$

question 45

Multiple Choice

Use real variable algebra to simplify the following expressions.
- $5 ( x - 9 )$

• A) \(5 x - 14\)
• B) \(5 x + 45\)
• C) \(x - 4\)
• D) 5 x - 14
• E) None of these

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