Question

What is the result when 2.5(3x + 8) is subtracted from 1.5(2x - 5 )

Answer 1

-4.5x - 27.5

Explanation:

1.5(2x - 5 ) - 2.5(3x + 8) -

= 3x - 7.5 - 7.5x - 20

= -4.5x - 27.5

Answer 2

4.5x + 27.5

Explanation:

first you must simplify the equation using distributive property:

2.5(3x +8) - 1.5(2x - 5) = 7.5x + 20 - 3x - 7.5

Now, you and or subtract the like terms

7.5x + 20 - 3x - 7.5 = 4.5x + 27.5