Question

-0.8b + 4.1c -(-3.2b) - 0.1c i am supposed to simplify this but i dont get it! help!

Answer 1

can someone explain how to solve this? i dont understand what the question is asking!

Answer 2

-0.8b + 4.1c -(-3.2b) - 0.1c group like terms (c, b)
-0.8b -(-3.2b)+ 4.1c - 0.1c
b(3.2-.8)+c(4.1-.1)
b(2.4)+c(4)
2.4b + 4c

Answer 3

thanks! but what about (h + 12) + (p +24)?

Answer 4

(h + 12) + (p + 24).
First, remove all parenthesis:
h + 12 + p + 24
Combine like-terms:
h + p + 36.