Question

Simplify this expression.

Answer 1

The correct expression to simplify is:

$1+4.25n + 3/2p -3+(-2p)+5/4n$

Answer:

$5.5n-1/2p-2$

Explanation:

1. Given expression:

$1+4.25n + 3/2p -3+(-2p)+5/4n$

2. Group like terms:

$(1-3)+(4.25n+5/4n)+(3/2p-2p)$

3. Simplify:

• 1 - 3 = - 2

• 4.25n + 5/4n = 4.25n + 1.25n = 5.5n

• 3/2p - 2p = 1.5p - 2p = - 0.5p = - 1/2p

$-2+5.5n-1/2p=5.5n-1/2p-2$