Simplify the following expression

Question

(5.75x - 8.32) + (3.8x + 9.5)
-2.57x + 17.82
9.55x + 17.82
9.55x + 1.18
-2.57x - 1.18

Answer 1

To simplify the expression, we will combine like terms (the terms with x and the constants separately).

The expression is:
(5.75x - 8.32) + (3.8x + 9.5)

Combining like terms involving x:
5.75x + 3.8x = 9.55x

Now combining the constant terms:
-8.32 + 9.5 = 1.18

Putting it all together we have:
9.55x + 1.18

So the simplified expression is:
9.55x + 1.18