Question

Simplify the expression.
(5x + 1/2) + (3x - 7 1/2)

Answer 1

8x - 7

Explanation:

Answer 2

=8x−35

Explanation:

=5x+1/2+3x+−71/2

Combine Like Terms:

=5x+1/2+3x+−71/2

=(5x+3x)+(1/2+−71/2)

=8x+−35