Question

Consider the linear expression.

32a - 1 - 4 1/3a + 7 - a

(a) What are the like terms in the expression?
(b) Simplify the linear expression.

Answer 1

I think the answer is y=2x+5

Answer 2

a. The phrases 3.2a, -413a, and -a, as well as -1 and 7, are similar.

b. The simplified linear expression is: -2.1a + 6.

a. 3.2a - 1 - 413a + 7 - an is a linear expression, and the following are like terms that also appear in the expression:

Due to the shared variable, 3.2a, -413a, and -a are similar phrases.

Given that they are constants, -1 and 7 are similar expressions.

b. Merge the terms that are similar to make the linear expression 3.2a - 1 - 413a + 7 - a simpler:

3.2a - 4⅓a - a - 1 + 7

3.2a - 4.3a - a - 1 + 7

-2.1a + 6

Explanation:

I'm also in k12 hope this helps!