Question

Combine like terms to create an equivalent expression 7.4z−5(−1.6z+2.4)

Answer 1

15.4z -12

Explanation:

in order to combine the like terms from 7.4z−5(−1.6z+2.4) to create an equivalent expression we need to follow the BODMAS rules

B...................... Bracket open

O.................. of

D................ division

A..................... addition

S........................ subtraction

so from the equation

7.4z−5(−1.6z+2.4)

7.4z + 8z - 12

15.4z -12.................... this is the equivalent expression created.

Answer 2

`\huge\boxed{15.4z-12}`

`7.4z-5(-1.6z+2.4)`

Start by distributing the
`-5` to the
`(-1.6z+2.4)`.

`7.4z-5(-1.6z)-5(2.4)`

Multiply.

`7.4z+8z-12`

Combine the like terms.

`\large\boxed{15.4z-12}`