Question

Simplify the expression.
(-0.25x + 7) +(6.5x +8.4)

Answer 1

• 6.25x + 15.4 OR 25x/4 + 15.4

Explanation:

`(-0.25x+7)+(6.5x+8.4)\\= -0.25x + 7 + 6.5x + 8.4\\= -0.25x + 6.5x + 7 + 8.4\\= 6.25x+7+8.4 \\= \boxed{6.25x+15.4} \\=\boxed{ (25x)/(4)+15.4}`

Steps:

1. Remove the brackets.
2. Bring the like terms together.
3. Combine the like terms.
4. The answer is 6.25x + 15.4 OR 25x/4 + 15.4

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