0.25k+1.5-k-3.5 combine the like terms

Answer: -.75k-2

Step-by-step explanation:

Just do exactly as it says, combine the like terms. This means term with 'k's and terms without, in this problem. So to make it easier, move the 'k' terms to one end and the non-'k' terms to the other. Just move each sign with them ...

0.25k-k+1.5-3.5. Now just add or subtract the like terms.

0.25k-k + 1.5-3.5

-0.75k - 2

(-k means minus 1k) When subtracting a larger number from a smaller number, you actually subtract the smaller number. Then use the sign from the larger number.

Final answer - 0.75k-2