Question

Combine like terms. Your answer should contain decimals.
0.5(x4-5)+12
4 is a power

Answer 1

0.5x⁴ - 9.5

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Distributive Property

Algebra I

• Terms/Coefficients

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

0.5(x⁴ - 5) + 12

Step 2: Simplify

1. Distribute 0.5: 0.5x⁴ - 2.5 + 12
2. Combine like terms: 0.5x⁴ - 9.5