Rewrite in simplest terms: 0.2f−5(7f+7)

Answer 1

To simplify the expression \( 0.2f - 5(7f + 7) \), follow these steps:

1. Distribute \(-5\) to both terms inside the parentheses: \[ -5(7f) - 5(7) = -35f - 35 \]

2. Now, rewrite the expression: \[ 0.2f - 35f - 35 \]

3. Combine like terms (\(0.2f\) and \(-35f\)): \[ (0.2 - 35)f - 35 = -34.8f - 35 \]

So, the simplified expression is: \[ -34.8f - 35 \]