Question

Simplify the expression.
(-0.75x - 5)-(3.5x + 7.4)
The simplified expression is

Answer 1

-4.25x - 12.4

Explanation:

(-0.75x - 5)-(3.5x + 7.4)

Remove parenthesis first

0.75x - 5 - (3.5x + 7.4)

Then -(3.5x + 7.4): -3.5x - 7.4

-0.75 - 5 - 3.5x -7.4

Now simplify -0.75x - 5 - 3.5x - 7.4 which is -4.25x - 12.4

Then you get the answer aka -4.25x - 12.4

Answer 2

−5−4.25⋅−7.4
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