Question

Simplify the Expression.

(5x + 1/4) + (7x – 5 3/4)
Step 1: Rewrite any subtraction as
"addition of the opposite"
Step 2. Use commutative property to
rearrange the addends.
Step 3: Combine like terms
Step 4: Is there another way to write your
expression?

Answer 1

Hi Friend! I'm sorry if this is incorrect but I think the simplified expression is 12x+ 1+ -5.

Explanation:

I got this answer by following your steps! I combined the like terms (5x, 7x, 1/4, 3/4, which makes a whole.) The positive 5 is turned into a negative because "addition of the opposite". In conclusion I think this is one way you can simplify this expression.