What is the simplified value of the given expression? 1 point 6 times open paren negative 4 point 5 minus negative 10 point 2 plus 4 close paren
Answer
A
29 point 9 2
B
negative 17 point 1 2
C
15 point 5 2
D
negative 29 point 9 2
Explanation
First simplify inside the parentheses: −4.5 − (−10.2) + 4 = −4.5 + 10.2 + 4 = 9.7. Then multiply: 1.6 × 9.7 = 15.52, so the simplified value is 15.52, choice C.
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