Question

Which expression is equivalent to 0.75a + 10b + a – 2b?

Answer 1

1.75a+8b

Explanation:

Given here, 0.75a + 10b + a – 2b = 0.75a+a+10b-2b

=1.75a+8b

Hence, The required equivalent expression is 1.75a+8b

Answer 2

1.75a + 8b

Explanation:

0.75a + 10b + a - 2b ← collect like terms

= (0.75 + 1a) + (10b - 2b)

= 1.75a + 8b