Simplify this expression: 3(x + 4.5) + 2(2.6x – 3) 1. Distribute the 3 and 4 through the parentheses: 3(x) + 3(4.5) + 2(2.6x) -

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Nutka1998 [239]

3 years ago

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Simplify this expression: 3(x + 4.5) + 2(2.6x – 3) 1. Distribute the 3 and 4 through the parentheses: 3(x) + 3(4.5) + 2(2.6x) -

2(3) 2. Find each product:
3x + 13.5 + 5.2x - 6 3. Combine like terms:

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neonofarm [45] · Answer 1 · 2022-03-26T23:02:58+03:00

neonofarm [45]3 years ago

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Answer:

8.2x+7.5

Step-by-step explanation:

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Alex Ar [27] · Answer 2 · 2022-03-26T20:48:55+03:00

Alex Ar [27]3 years ago

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In order to combine like terms, they have to first be organized. First combine the terms with the variable x, then the terms with no variables.

3x+13.5+5.2x-6
3x+5.2x=8.2x
13.5-6=7.5

The final simplified expression is 8.2x+7.5.