Simplify the expression.

4.8x - 4.6 + 3.9x

8.7x - 4.6

Step-by-step explanation:

4.8x - 4.6 + 3.9x

Group like terms

4.8x + 3.9x - 4.6

Add similar elements: 4.8x + 3.9x = 8.7x

Then you get your

8.7x - 4.6

hello from mrbilldoesmath!

answer:

a(n) - a(n-1) -3

discussion:

this ones a bit interesting. given a(n) = 5 - 3n consider this:

a(n-1) = 5 - 3(n-1)

          = (5 - 3n) + 3             => but a(n) = 5 - 3n, the first term

          = a(n)   + 3                 => subtract 3 from both sides

a(n-1) -3 = a(n)  

or

a(n) - a(n-1) -3

you,

mrb