Question

Which of the following expressions are equivalent to -3.5(2 - 3n) - 2.5n? Select all that apply.

A. -7 - 8n
B. -7 + 8n
C. -7 - 13n
D. -7 - n(10.5 - 2.5)
E. -7 + n(10.5 - 2.5)

Answer 1

@texaschic101

Answer 2

@iGreen

Answer 3

Distribute -3.5 into the parenthesis:

-3.5(2 - 3n) - 2.5n

-7 + 10.5n - 2.5n

Can you subtract 10.5 - 2.5? @MuddyRedneck

Answer 4

yes

Answer 5

Okay, what is it? @MuddyRedneck

Answer 6

8

Answer 7

Yep, you got it. So that gives us -7 + 8n

Answer 8

@MuddyRedneck