Question

Are 5.5 + 2.1x + 3.8x - 4.1 and 1.4 5.9x equivalent

Answer 1

5.5 + 2.1x + 3.8x - 4.1

5.5-4.1 +x(2.1+3.8)

1.4 +x(5.9)

5.9x+1.4

these are equivalent if there is a plus sign between  1.4 5.9x

Answer 2

Answer: This statements are TRUE!

=5.9x+1.4 and 1.4+5.9x

Step-by-step explanation:

add similar elements

2.1x+3.8x=5.9x

5.5+5.9x-4.1

5.9-4.1+5.5  ← (group like terms)

add/subtract numbers

-4.1+5.5=1.4

=5.9x+1.4 are true equivalent.

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