The correct expression to simplify is:
[tex]1+4.25n + 3/2p -3+(-2p)+5/4n[/tex]
Answer:
[tex]5.5n-1/2p-2[/tex]
Explanation:
1. Given expression:
[tex]1+4.25n + 3/2p -3+(-2p)+5/4n[/tex]
2. Group like terms:
[tex](1-3)+(4.25n+5/4n)+(3/2p-2p)[/tex]
3. Simplify:
- 4.25n + 5/4n = 4.25n + 1.25n = 5.5n
- 3/2p - 2p = 1.5p - 2p = - 0.5p = - 1/2p
[tex]-2+5.5n-1/2p=5.5n-1/2p-2[/tex]
