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-3(2.5+k) + 0.5(7+8k)

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Answer: if you are simplifying it the answer is k-4

Explanation:

-3(2.5+k) + 0.5(7+8k)-example-1
User Hurobaki
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-3 (2.5 + k) + 0.5 (7 + 8k)

Apply distributive property.

-7.5 - 3k + 3.5 + 4k

Add like terms.

-4 + k

k - 4

k - 4 is your answer. I hope this helps you! Let me know if I got anything wrong.

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