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Rewrite in sumplest terms: −0.5(0.7q−0.9)+2q
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To simplify the expression -0.5(0.7q - 0.9) + 2q, we can follow the order of operations:
- First, distribute -0.5 to the terms within the parentheses.
- Then, combine like terms.
Simplifying step by step:
-0.5 * 0.7q = -0.35q
-0.5 * -0.9 = 0.45
-0.35q + 0.45 + 2q
Now, let's combine like terms:
-0.35q + 2q = 1.65q
Therefore, the simplified expression is 1.65q + 0.45.
- First, distribute -0.5 to the terms within the parentheses.
- Then, combine like terms.
Simplifying step by step:
-0.5 * 0.7q = -0.35q
-0.5 * -0.9 = 0.45
-0.35q + 0.45 + 2q
Now, let's combine like terms:
-0.35q + 2q = 1.65q
Therefore, the simplified expression is 1.65q + 0.45.