Question

Keith wrote the expression shown to determine the cost in dollars for an upcoming trip.


(127.50 −23.50) + 3(86.50 + 4)


Which expression is equivalent to the one Keith wrote?

(1 point)
Responses

107(90.50)
107(90.50)

101(90.50)
101(90.50)

104 + 3(90.50)
104 + 3(90.50)

104 + 263.50

Answer 1

First simplify each parenthesis: 127.50 − 23.50 = 104 and 86.50 + 4 = 90.50. So the expression becomes 104 + 3(90.50).

Correct choice: 104 + 3(90.50).