Question

Simplify 3.5 - 5.9n - 4n + 5.

Answer 1

To simplify the expression 3.5 - 5.9n - 4n + 5, we combine like terms to get 8.5 - 9.9n as the simplified result.

Step-by-step explanation:

The student has asked to simplify the expression 3.5 - 5.9n - 4n + 5. To simplify this expression, we combine like terms. The like terms in this case are the 'n' terms (-5.9n and -4n) and the constant terms (3.5 and 5).

First, let's combine the 'n' terms:

• -5.9n - 4n = -9.9n

Now let's combine the constant terms:

• 3.5 + 5 = 8.5

Putting it all together, we have:

• 8.5 - 9.9n

This is the simplified expression.