Question

Which expression is equivalent to -4.5 - 6.2y

A. -6.2y - 4.5
B. -6.2y + 4.5
C. 6.2y - 4.5
D. 6.2y + 4.5

Answer 1

A.

Explanation:

-4.5 - 6.2y may be rearranged to

A. - 6.2y -4.5 [Move the -4.5 from the front to the end]. YES

B. -6.2y + 4.5 NO

C. 6.2y - 4.5 NO

D. 6.2y + 4.5 NO [the result is a minus the original value]