The original expression is given by:

The correct way to rewrite the expression is given by:

For this, we use two properties:
Associative property:
The way of grouping the factors does not change the result of the multiplication:
Commutative property:
The order of the factors does not vary the product:
Over which interval(s) is the function decreasing?
The total weight being carried is
3545 +1758 +3697 = 9000 . . . . . pounds
Each ton is 2000 pounds, so together the trucks are carrying
(9000 lb) × (1 t)/(2000 lb) = 4.5 t
Altogether, the 3 trucks are carrying 4.5 tons of topsoil.
Answer:
13.7 (nearest tenth)
Step-by-step explanation:
13.7142857143 is the full answer