Question

The simplified form of the expression (5.23x + 3.76) − (3.67x − 6.39) is
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Answer 1

1.56x+10.15

Answer 2

Use distributive property and combine like terms.

Answer 3

1.56x+10.15 distribute the subtraction sign, and add the like terms.

Answer 4

\(5.23x+3.76−(3.67x−6.39)\)

Distribute the ` − (subtraction) ` sign :
\(5.23x+3.76+−1(3.67x−6.39)=\)
\(5.23x+3.76+−1(3.67x)+(−1)(−6.39)=\)
\(5.23x+3.76+−3.67x+6.39\)

Combine Like Terms:
\(5.23x+3.76+−3.67x+6.39=\)
\((5.23x+−3.67x)+(3.76+6.39)=\)
\(1.56x+10.15\)