Question

Simplify (0.5x -4) - (1.5+2.3)

Answer 1

0.5x -4 - 3.8

0.5x-7.8

Answer 2

0.5x−7.8

Explanation:

Let's simplify step-by-step.

0.5x−4−(1.5+2.3)

Distribute the Negative Sign:

=0.5x−4+−1(1.5+2.3)

=0.5x+−4+(−1)(1.5)+(−1)(2.3)

=0.5x+−4+−1.5+−2.3

Combine Like Terms:

=0.5x+−4+−1.5+−2.3

=(0.5x)+(−4+−1.5+−2.3)

=0.5x+−7.8