what is 19x(23-8a)

Question

(23x -  152a)

 

Answer 1

19x(23-8a)

 

If 'x' is meant to be multiplication, then you distribute 19:

 

19x23 - 19x8a

 

Giving:

437 - 152a

 

And since you cannot combine like terms, this is the answer.

 

 

 

If 'x' is meant as a variable, then you distribute 19x:

 

19x(23) - 19x(8a)

 

Giving:

437x - 152ax

 

And since you cannot combine like terms, this is the answer.