Question

Which expressions are equivalent to the given expression? Check all that apply.

(–2.4a – 1.8b) – (–3.8a – 4.4b) + (2.0a + 3.0b)


A. 3.4b – 3.2a


B. 3.4a – 3.2b


C. 5.6b + 3.4a


D. 3.2b + 3.4a


E. 3.4a

Answer 1

5.6b + 3.4a

Explanation:

Simply evaluate be match each term with its corresponding variable, and watch out for where you have to distribute negatives, meaning that you have a couple of double negatives in there.

Double Negative = Positive

Answer 2

it’s C and E

Explanation: