Add: 5(0.5k−1)+2(0.4−k) . Answer should be in decimal form.(1 point)

Answer 1

To solve the equation, we need to distribute the coefficients and combine like terms:

5(0.5k−1) + 2(0.4−k)
= 2.5k - 5 + 0.8 - 2k
= 2.5k - 2k - 5 + 0.8
= 0.5k - 4.2

Therefore, the answer in decimal form is 0.5k - 4.2.