Answer:
1.53x−14.23
Explanation:
simplify:
5.03x−8.03−(3.5x+6.2)
Distribute the Negative Sign:
=5.03x−8.03−1(3.5x+6.2)
=5.03x−8.03−1(3.5x)+(−1)(6.2)
=5.03x−8.03−3.5x−6.2
Combine Like Terms:
=5.03x−8.03+−3.5x−6.2
=(5.03x−3.5x)+(−8.03−6.2)
=1.53x−14.23