Answer:
x + x + x + x is the same as 4x
because its "x four times"
5x and x+5 are not the same because x+5 in not "x five times"
5x is 5 multiplied by x.
x + 5 is 5 added to x.
Answer:
-1.5m + 4n is the equivalent expression
Step-by-step explanation:
To find the equivalent expression, we combine the like terms.
We are given the following expression:
m + 4n - 2.5m
Combining the like terms:
m - 2.5m + 4n
-1.5m + 4n is the equivalent expression
