Answer:
see below
Step-by-step explanation:
Let's simplify step-by-step.
4(2x+1)−5x−9
Distribute:
=(4)(2x)+(4)(1)+−5x+−9
=8x+4+−5x+−9
Combine Like Terms:
=(8x+−5x)+(4+−9)
=3x+−5
=3x−5
