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−1.5(4−n)+2.8 how to solve this problem

User Samar
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Answer: =1.5n-3.2 *The answer should be have a decimal point.*

Explanation:

distributive property: a(b+c)=ab+ac

expanded form.

-1.5(4-n)=-6+1.5n

-6+1.5n+2.8

simplify. add/subtract by the numbers.

-6+2.8=-3.2

=1.5n-3.2

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User Ever Think
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−1.5(4−n)+2.8

distribute

-6 +1.5n +2.8

combine like terms

-3.2 + 1.5n


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