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An expression is given.

(3x - 1) - 2.75 (x + 2)

Which expression is equivalent to the given expression?

A. 0.25x - 6.50
B. 0.25x + 1.00
C. 0.25x + 4.50
D. 0.25x - 3.00

User Xhalent
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Answer:
A. 0.25x - 6.50

Step-by-step explanation:
(3x - 1) - 2.75 (x + 2)
= 3x - 1 - 2.75x - 5.5
=0.25x -6.5
Hence A is equivalent to 0.24x -6.5
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