Question

1.3b+7.8−3.2b

Combine like terms to create equivalent expression.

Answer 1

That'd be
1.3b -3.2b +7.8
-1.9b + 7.8
that's the simplification



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Answer 2

Answer:

The equivalent expression is -1.9b + 7.8.

Step-by-step explanation:

Some steps to combine the expression:-

• Collect the like terms on one side.
• Then, apply the required mathematical operation on the expression to obtain the final result.

Step 1 of 2

Consider the given expression as follows:

1.3b + 7.8 - 3.2b

Rearrange and collect the like terms on one side as follows:

⇒ (1.3b - 3.2b) + 7.8

Step 2 of 2

On rearranging, we get

(1.3b - 3.2b) + 7.8

Now, apply the subtraction operation on the numbers present inside the bracket as follows:

⇒ -1.9b + 7.8

Final answer: The equivalent expression is -1.9b + 7.8.

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