Question

simplify each expression.
a. 59.95m - 30 + 7.95m + 45 + 9.49m

Explanation:

Step1: Combine like terms (m terms)

To combine the terms with \( m \), we add their coefficients. The coefficients of \( m \) are \( 59.95 \), \( 7.95 \), and \( 9.49 \).
\[
59.95m + 7.95m + 9.49m=(59.95 + 7.95+9.49)m
\]
First, calculate \( 59.95+7.95 = 67.9 \), then \( 67.9+9.49=77.39 \). So the \( m \)-terms combine to \( 77.39m \).

Step2: Combine constant terms

The constant terms are \( - 30 \) and \( 45 \).
\[
-30 + 45=15
\]

Step3: Combine the results

Now we combine the result from the \( m \)-terms and the constant terms.
\[
77.39m+15
\]

Answer:

\( 77.39m + 15 \)