Question

Combine like terms to create an equivalent expression 7.4z−5(−1.6z+2.4)

Answer 1

$\huge\boxed{15.4z-12}$

$7.4z-5(-1.6z+2.4)$

Start by distributing the $-5$ to the $(-1.6z+2.4)$.

$7.4z-5(-1.6z)-5(2.4)$

Multiply.

$7.4z+8z-12$

Combine the like terms.

$\large\boxed{15.4z-12}$

Answer 2

Answer:

15.4z -12

Step-by-step explanation:

in order to combine the like terms from 7.4z−5(−1.6z+2.4) to create an equivalent expression we need to follow the BODMAS rules

B...................... Bracket open

O.................. of

D................ division

A..................... addition

S........................ subtraction

so from the equation

7.4z−5(−1.6z+2.4)

7.4z + 8z - 12

15.4z -12.................... this is the equivalent expression created.