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Which expressions are equivalent to -2.5(1-2n) - 1.5n

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Answer:

-5n - 4


Explanation:

The goal is to simplify this expression.


1. Distribute

-2.5 * 1 = -2.5

-2.5 * 2n = -5n


Now, we have

-2.5 - 5n - 1.5


2. Combine like terms

-2.5 + (-1.5) = -4 (+ * - = - The - cancels out the +)


3. Put it together

-5n - 4


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