The equivalent of the given expression ( (4 1/2)x - 3 ) + ( -2 + (1 3/4)x ) is (6 1/4)x - 5.
What is the equivalent of the given expression?
Given the expression in the question;
( (4 1/2)x - 3 ) + ( -2 + (1 3/4)x )
First, convert the mixed fractions into an improper fractions.
( (4 1/2)x - 3 ) + ( -2 + (1 3/4)x )
( (4×2 + 1/2)x - 3 ) + ( -2 + (1×4 + 3/4)x )
( (8 + 1/2)x - 3 ) + ( -2 + (4 + 3/4)x )
( (9/2)x - 3 ) + ( -2 + (7/4)x )
Now, remove the parenthesis and collect like terms
(9/2)x - 3 + -2 + (7/4)x
(9/2)x + (7/4)x - 3 - 2
9x/2 + 7x/4 - 5
Now, add the two fractions containing x
(9x × 4)+(7x × 2)/8 - 5
( 36x + 14x )/8 - 5
50x/8 - 5
(50/8)x - 5
(25/4)x - 5
Convert 25/4 into an improper fraction
(6 1/4)x - 5
Therefore, the equivalent of the given expression ( (4 1/2)x - 3 ) + ( -2 + (1 3/4)x ) is (6 1/4)x - 5.
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