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When 0.5(20x – 50y + 36) – 0.25(–100x + 40y – 12) is simplified, what is the resulting expression?

A) 10x - 25y + 18 - 25x + 10y - 3
B) -15x - 15y + 15
C) -10x + 25y + 18 + 25x - 10y + 3
B) 35x - 35y + 21

User BaggersIO
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Answer:

D. 35x-35y+21

Explanation:

User Raghul SK
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(Multiplying by 0.5 is same as divide by 2)
10x-25x+18 - 25x -10y + 3
The answer is C
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