Question

simplify -4.5[2x-(0.5-1.4)]

Answer 1

@inowalst

Answer 2

@kliedako

Answer 3

okay

Answer 4

first, subtract the values in the inner parenthesis

Answer 5

-0.9

Answer 6

then distribute the negative sign beside it

Answer 7

and it will become positive

Answer 8

ok

Answer 9

1. Subtract 0.5 - 1.4
2. Now you have, 2x - result of step 1
3. Now you have -4.5[result of step 2]

Answer 10

so it will become 4.5 [2x + .09]

Answer 11

you can't add 2x and .9 right?

Answer 12

so distribute 4.5 to 2x and .9

Answer 13

so -9x+0.9

Answer 14

a. -9x+0.9
b. -9x-0.9
c. -9x-4.05
d. 9x-4.05

Answer 15

a
b
c
or d @kliedako

Answer 16

-9x-4.05