HELP ME ASAP for 37 points!! which expression is equivalent to 14.5d+8.5-1/2d+1/2+2.5d
first one 16.5d+8
second one 16.5d+9
third one 17.5d+8
fourth one 17.5d+9​

Respuesta :

Equivalent expressions are expressions with equal values

The equivalent expression is 16.5d+9

How to determine the equivalent expression

The expression is given as:

14.5d+8.5-1/2d+1/2+2.5d

Express the fractions as decimals

14.5d+8.5-0.5d+0.5+2.5d

Collect like terms

14.5d-0.5d+2.5d+8.5+0.5

Evaluate the like terms

16.5d+9

Hence, the equivalent expression is 16.5d+9

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