Question

simplify the expression $7h + (-6.9d) - 16 + 5d - 3.3h$.
$7h + (-6.9d) - 16 + 5d - 3.3h = \square$
(simplify your answer. use integers or decimals for any numbers in the expression.)

Explanation:

Step1: Combine like terms for h

We have \(7h\) and \(-3.3h\). Combining them: \(7h - 3.3h=(7 - 3.3)h = 3.7h\)

Step2: Combine like terms for d

We have \(-6.9d\) and \(5d\). Combining them: \(-6.9d+5d=(-6.9 + 5)d=-1.9d\)

Step3: The constant term is \(-16\)

Now, put all the combined terms together: \(3.7h-1.9d - 16\)

Answer:

\(3.7h - 1.9d - 16\)