Question

Simplify the expression.
2.5x + 4.3x - 5

A: 1.8x - 5
B: 6.8x + 5
C: 8x - 5
D: 11.8x

Answer 1

Answer:

6.8x - 5

Step-by-step explanation:

To answer this question I combined like terms:

(2.5x + 4.3x) - 5

2.5x + 4.3x = 6.8x

Then you add the 5 to the end of the expression:

6.8x - 5