What is, 9(x+7)=

Question

Jimmy has 9 gallons of paint,and Alice has 7 gallons of paint ,But Susan has x gallons of paint how much is it all?

Answer 1

It's not 9(x+7).

 

Each has a certain amount -- so you add them together to find the total.  That's 9 + 7 + x, which is equal to:

 

16 + x