Question

Simplify the following equation as best as you can.
-6.4m + 4(0.5m - 0.8)

Answer 1

-4.4m-3.2

Explanation:

multiply everything in the parentheses by 4 and then add.

Answer 2

-4.4m-3.2

Explanation:

-6.4m+4(0.5m-0.8)

-6.4m+4*0.5+4*0.8

-6.4m+2m-3.2

-4.4m-3.2