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Write an equivalent expression for 2(1.7x + 3.3) + 5(2.6x + 1.4) by combining like terms

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Answer:

16.4x + 13.6

Explanation:

Equivalent Expressions

Algebraic expressions can be given in different forms when applying properties of the basic operations.

The given expression is:

2(1.7x + 3.3) + 5(2.6x + 1.4)

Multiplying both parentheses by the outer factor:

3.4x + 6.6 + 13x + 7

Combining like terms:

16.4x + 13.6

The original and the final expressions are equivalent because they produce the same results

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