Q. Combine like terms to create an equivalent expression.3.26d+9.75d−2.65
Identify like terms: Identify like terms in the expression 3.26d+9.75d−2.65.The like terms here are 3.26d and 9.75d, which are both coefficients of the variable d. The term −2.65 is a constant and does not combine with the variable terms.
Combine like terms: Combine the like terms 3.26d and 9.75d.To combine these terms, we add their coefficients:3.26d+9.75d=(3.26+9.75)dPerform the addition of the coefficients:3.26+9.75=13.01So, 3.26d+9.75d=13.01d
Write equivalent expression: Write the equivalent expression with the combined like terms.The constant term −2.65 remains unchanged, so the equivalent expression is:13.01d−2.65
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