Question

What is the simplifyed expression for 0.7(5a-13p)

Answer 1

The answer would be 3.5a - 9.1p.

To solve, you have to distribute 0.7 to the numbers in the parentheses.

0.7 (5a- 13p)
0.7 × 5a = 3.5a
0.7 × -13p = -9.1p
3.5a - 9.1p

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