Question

Simplify this expression using the distributive property.

3.1(x + 1) + 4(x – 2.3)

What is the expression in its simplest form?
3.1x + 3.1 + 4x – 9.2
0.9x + 9.2
7.1x – 6.1
12.4x + 6.1

Answer 1

7.1x - 6.1

Explanation:

Answer 2

7.1x−6.1

Explanation:

Distribute:

=(3.1)(x)+(3.1)(1)+(4)(x)+(4)(−2.3)

=3.1x+3.1+4x+−9.2

Combine Like Terms:

=3.1x+3.1+4x+−9.2

=(3.1x+4x)+(3.1+−9.2)

=7.1x+−6.1