Question

What is the sum of one-half of p and one-fifth of f minus 3

Answer 1

0.5*p + 0.2*f - 3

Explanation:

1/2*p + (1/5*f - 3) = 1/2*p + 1/5*f - 3 = 0.5*p + 0.2*f - 3

Answer 2

1/2(p) + 1/5(f-3)

or

1/2(p) + 1/5f - 3/5

The first answer is considered simplified.

Explanation:

1/2(p) + 1/5(f-3)

or

1/2(p) + 1/5f - 3/5

The first answer is considered simplified.