Question

Simplify the expression
-6.7(2s + 6) - 1.3(3s - 5)

Answer 1

alright to solve the expression multiply 6.7 by everything in the parentheses and then the same for the other side and then subtract them

Answer 2

ok

Answer 3

alright

Answer 4

13.4s - 40.2

Answer 5

I mean -13.4s - 40.2

Answer 6

3.9 - 6.5

Answer 7

3.9s - 6.5

Answer 8

yep so then combine like terms

Answer 9

This the part I got stuck on

Answer 10

I think you combine the two s

Answer 11

oh ok so the equation right now is -13.4s-40.2-3.9s-6.5
so to combine like terms you would add the -13.4s and -3.9s for your s value and -40.2 and -6.5
your final answer would be -17.3s-46.7
Do you understand?

Answer 12

yes

Answer 13

alright good im glad i could help

Answer 14

if you need anymore help just ask me

Answer 15

Is that minus 46.7 or negative

Answer 16

its negative but you only need one sign since a negative is the same as a subtraction sign

Answer 17

ok

Answer 18

yeaa

Answer 19

Thanks for your help

Answer 20

Any Time!