Question

Simplify this expression. Enter your answers in the boxes.

8.9 – 1.4x + (–6.5x) + 3.4

Answer 1

12.3-7.9x

Explanation:

8.9+3.4=12.3

-1.4x+(-6.5x)=-7.9x

Answer 2

-7.9x+12.3

Explanation:

8.9 – 1.4x + (–6.5x) + 3.4

Combine like terms

– 1.4x + (–6.5x) + 3.4+8.9

-7.9x +12.3

-7.9x+12.3