Question

Write an expression that is equivalent to 1.5a +4.7+0.25a-0.3-0.5a

Answer 1

1.25a-4.4

Explanation:

you take :1.5a+0.25a-0.5a=1.25

then:4.7+0.3=4.4

1.25a-4.4

but am not sure sorry

Answer 2

• 1.25a + 4.4

Explanation:

Collect like terms and simplify

• 1.5a +4.7 + 0.25a - 0.3 - 0.5a =
• a(1.5 + 0.25 - 0.5) + (4.7 - 0.3) =
• 1.25a + 4.4