Question

What is the simplest form of the expression (14.2a + 9.8b) – (13.1b – 0.2a) – (3.7a + 4.8b)?

A. 10.7a – 8.1b


B. 10.7a + 27.7b


C. 18.1a - 8.1b


D. 18.1a + 27.7b

Answer 1

10.7a – 8.1b

Explanation:

Answer 2

A) 10.7a - 8.1b

Explanation:

(14.2a + 9.8b) - (13.1b - 0.2a) - (3.7a + 4.8b)

Combine like terms.

(14.2a + 0.2a - 3.7a) = 10.7a

(9.8b - 13.1b - 4.8b) = -8.1b