Question

Simplify 3.1b -7.3 - 8.2b -5.3

Answer 1

To simplify the expression 3.1b -7.3 - 8.2b -5.3, we can combine like terms.

First, we can combine the terms with the variable b:

3.1b - 8.2b = -5.1b

Next, we can combine the constant terms:

-7.3 - 5.3 = -12.6

Putting it all together, we have:

3.1b -7.3 - 8.2b -5.3 = -5.1b - 12.6

Therefore, the simplified expression is -5.1b - 12.6.

Answer 2

`\sf \: -5.1b - 12.6`

Explanation:

Now we have to,

→ Simplify the given expression.

The expression is,

→ 3.1b - 7.3 - 8.2b - 5.3

Let's simplify the expression,

→ 3.1b - 7.3 - 8.2b - 5.3

→ 3.1b - 8.2b - 7.3 - 5.3

→ (3.1b - 8.2b) + (-7.3 - 5.3)

→ (-5.1b) + (-12.6)

→ -5.1b - 12.6

Hence, answer is -5.1b - 12.6.