Question

Which expressions are equivalent to -6.3x - 4.2?

-4.7 - 2.3x + 0.5 - 4x
-5.3x - 4.2 - x
-3.4 - 6.3x - 0.8
-6.2x - 4.2
-4.2x - 6.3
-3.7 - 5.3x + 0.5

multiple choice.

Answer 1

The first 3 are equivalent the last 3 aren't.

Explanation:

Answer 2

(1): -4.7 - 2.3x + 0.5 - 4x

(2):-5.3x-4.2-x

(3):-3.4-6.3x-0.8

Explanation:

By Collecting like terms and adding the answer I get -6.3x - 4.2

(1):-4.7-2.3x+0.5-4x

Collect like terms

-2.3x-4x-4.7+0.5

-6.3x-4.2

(2):-5.3x-4.2-x

Collect like terms

-5.3x-x-4.2

-6.3x-4.2

(3): -3.4-6.3x-0.8

Collect like terms

-6.3x-3.4-0.8

-6.3x-4.2