Question

What is the simplest form of the expression (–11.7y – 3.3x) + 1.2x + (5.2y + x)?

–16.9y – 5.5x
–16.9y – 4.5x
–6.5y – 2.1x
–6.5y – 1.1x

Answer 1

-6.5y - 1.1x

Explanation:

Rearrange the problem to where like terms are closer together:

11.7y+5.2y + 1.2x + x - 3.3x

Simplify by adding the like terms and your final answer will be -6.5y -1.1x