Question

Select the correct answer. Simplify the following expression. 5.3x − 8.14 + 3.6x + 9.8 A. 8.9x + 1.66 B. -2.84x + 17.94 C. 8.9x + 17.94 D. -2.84x − 1.66

Answer 1

A. 8.9x + 1.66

Explanation:

5.3x - 8.14 + 3.6x + 9.8 =

= 5.3x + 3.6x - 8.14 + 9.8

= 8.9x + 1.66

Answer: A. 8.9x + 1.66

Answer 2

I'll make the answer short.

Explanation:

It's (A) 8.9x + 1.66

5.3x − 8.14 + 3.6x + 9.8

group the numbers on one side and the x's on the other

5.3x + 3.6x - 8.14 + 9.8

solve

8.9x + 1.66

So the answer (A)