Question

combine like terms to create an equivalent expression. 0.25k + 1.5 - k - 3.5

Explanation:

Step1: Group like terms

Group the terms with \( k \) and the constant terms: \((0.25k - k)+(1.5 - 3.5)\)

Step2: Combine like terms for \( k \)

Calculate \( 0.25k - k \): \( 0.25k - k=(0.25 - 1)k=- 0.75k \)

Step3: Combine constant terms

Calculate \( 1.5 - 3.5 \): \( 1.5-3.5=-2 \)

Step4: Combine results

Combine the two results: \(-0.75k-2\)

Answer:

\(-0.75k - 2\)