Which is equivalent to the expression below? (2)/(3) +8.7x-(1)/(6) + (1)/(2) x PLEASE HELP ASAP a.9.2x+0.5 b.9.2x-0.5 c.13.7x+0.5 d.13.7x-0.5

Question

Which is equivalent to the expression below?


`(2)/(3)` +8.7x-
`(1)/(6)` +
`(1)/(2) x` PLEASE HELP ASAP

a.9.2x+0.5
b.9.2x-0.5
c.13.7x+0.5
d.13.7x-0.5

Answer 1

a) 9.2x + 0.5

Explanation:

combine 'like terms':

2/3 - 1/6 = 4/6 - 1/6 which is 3/6 or 1/2 or 0.5 as a decimal

8.7x + 0.5x = 9.2x

answer: 9.2x + 0.5