Question

Combine like terms to create an equivalent expression.

0.25k + 1.5 − k − 3.5

Answer 1

`0.25k+1.5-k-3.5=(0.25k-1k)+(1.5-3.5)\\\\=\boxed{-0.75k-2}`

Answer 2

-.75k-2

Explanation:

0.25k + 1.5 − k − 3.5

rearrange the terms

.25k -k + 1.5 -3.5

factor out the k

k(.25-1) + 1.5-3.5

combine like terms

k(-.75) -2

-.75k-2