Question

Simplify the expression using the properties of operations.

The simplified form of the expression (5.23x + 3.76) − (3.67x − 6.39) is

Answer 1

1.56x + 10.15

Explanation:

(5.23x + 3.76) – (3.67x – 6.39)

(a + b) – (c – d) = a + b – c + d

Remove the parentheses and change the signs as needed:

5.23x + 3.76 – 3.67x + 6.39.

Group the like terms and simplify:

5.23x – 3.67x + 3.76 + 6.39

1.56x +10.15.

Answer 2

Explanation:

5.23x+3.76-3.67x+6.39

x(5.23-3.67) +(3.76+6.39)

1.56x + 10.15