Question

how do i simplify this?

0.25(4-x)+0.5(-x+6)
can you plz show me in steps so i can understand?

Answer 1

1 - 0.25x -0.5x + 3
4 - 0.75x

Answer 2

whats the 1 for?

Answer 3

lilg132 why did you delete it?!

Answer 4

0.25 * 4 = 1
0.25 * - x = -0.25x
0.5 * - x = -0.5x
0.5 * 6 = 3

so you should have

1 + 3 - 0.25x - 0.5x which gives you

4 - 0.75x

Answer 5

i wrote the wrong answer in the end made a mistake sorry

but that should help you understand better

dont forget to click good answer :)

Answer 6

thnk you.

Answer 7

your welcome