Questions: Write the algebraic expression without parentheses.
1/2(2x)+[(-9x)+(9x)]
Transcript text: Write the algebraic expression without parentheses.
\[
\frac{1}{2}(2 x)+[(-9 x)+(9 x)]
\]
Solution
Solution Steps
To simplify the given algebraic expression, we need to distribute and combine like terms. First, distribute \(\frac{1}{2}\) to \(2x\). Then, simplify the expression inside the brackets by combining \(-9x\) and \(9x\).
Step 1: Distribute \(\frac{1}{2}\) to \(2x\)
First, we distribute \(\frac{1}{2}\) to \(2x\):
\[
\frac{1}{2} \cdot 2x = x
\]
Step 2: Simplify the expression inside the brackets
Next, we simplify the expression inside the brackets by combining like terms:
\[
(-9x) + (9x) = 0
\]
Step 3: Combine the results
Now, we combine the results from the previous steps:
\[
x + 0 = x
\]