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3 years ago

-2.5(-3+4n+8) I need to know fast this is due soon

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2 answers:

gtnhenbr [62]3 years ago

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For simplifying an expression, there are some rules about the order in which the calculations should be performed. The order of rules is called BODMAS. Each letter in this word stands for an operation.

B = Brackets
O = Off
D = Division
M = mass
A = addition
S = substraction

→ -2.5(-3 + 4n + 8) = 0

→ 7.5 + (-10n) + (-20) = 0

→ 7.5 - 10n - 20 = 0

→ -10n - 20 + 7.5 = 0

→ -10n - 12.5 = 0

→ -10n = 12.5

→ n = 12.5 ÷ -10

→ n = -1.25

Alex3 years ago

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Answer:

-10n - 12.5

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Distributive Property

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

Brackets
Parenthesis
Exponents
Multiplication
Division
Addition
Subtraction

Left to Right

Algebra I

Terms/Coefficients/Degrees

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Define

-2.5(-3 + 4n + 8)

Step 2: Simplify

Distribute -2.5: 7.5 - 10n - 20
Combine like terms: -10n - 12.5

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