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To simplify the expression \((2x - 1) - 3.25(x + 3)\), we will follow these steps:
1. Distribute \(-3.25\) to both terms inside the parentheses.
2. Combine like terms.
Let's start simplifying:
\[
(2x - 1) - 3.25(x + 3)
\]
First, distribute \(-3.25\):
\[
(2x - 1) - (3.25x + 9.75)
\]
Now, rewrite the expression considering the distribution:
\[
2x - 1 - 3.25x - 9.75
\]
Next, combine the \(x\) terms and the constant terms:
1. Combine the \(x\) terms:
\[
2x - 3.25x = -1.25x
\]
2. Combine the constant terms:
\[
-1 - 9.75 = -10.75
\]
Putting it all together, we get:
\[
-1.25x - 10.75
\]
Thus, the simplified expression is:
\[
-1.25x - 10.75
\]
So, the correct answer is:
**d) -1.25x - 10.75**.