Which expression is equivalent to 2(3x − 1.75) − 3(1.5x − 2.5)?

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Which expression is equivalent to 2(3x − 1.75) − 3(1.5x − 2.5)?

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Answer:

1.5x+4

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Andrea Mauro answered Mar 3, 2021

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Explanation:

Step 1: Distribute

2(3x - 1.75) - 3(1.5x - 2.5)

(2 * 3x) + (2 * -1.75) + (-3 * 1.5x) + (-3 * -2.5)

(6x) + (-3.5) + (-4.5x) + (7.5)

Step 2: Combine like terms

(6x - 4.5x) + (7.5 - 3.5)

1.5x + 4

Answer:
1.5x + 4

Akshay Pratap Singh answered Mar 4, 2021

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