Question

When 4(0.5x+2.5y-0.7x-1.3y+4) is simplified, what is the resulting expression?

-0.8x+4.8y+16
0.8x-4.8y+16
-0.8x-4.8y+4
0.8x+4.8y+4

Answer 1

-0.8x + 4.8y + 16

Explanation:

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Answer 2

-0.8x + 4.8y + 16

Explanation:

4(0.5x+2.5y-0.7x-1.3y+4) = 4( 0.5x - 0.7x + 2.5y - 1.3y + 4)

= 4( -0.2x + 1.2y + 4)

= 4*(-0.2x) + 4 *1.2y + 4*4

= -0.8x + 4.8y + 16