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Combine like terms to create an equivalent expression.

7.4z - 5(-1.6z +2.4)



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User Hyuan
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Answer:

15.4z - 12

Explanation:

Distribute:

=7.4z + (−5)(−1.6z) + (−5)(2.4)

=7.4z + 8z + −12

Combine Like Terms:

=7.4z + 8z + −12

=(7.4z+8z) + (−12)

=15.4z + −12

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