Question

Evaluate the expression below.
(8.1+7.9)x - (25 division 5)x

Answer 1

11x

Explanation:

Start by simplifying the parentheses. (8.1+7.9)=16 and (25/5)=5. Next, distribute each x into the parentheses. You should now have 16x-5x. Since they share like terms, you can subtract them.