What is an equivalent expression for 2.50(600-500*.25)-500?

687.5

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the equivalent expression, simplify the operations using order of operations.

2.50(600 - 500*.25) - 500                Multiply -500*0.25

2.50(600 - 125) - 500                        Subtract 600 - 125

2.50(475) - 500                                 Multiply 2.50(475)

1187.5 - 500                                       Subtract

687.5

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step-by-step explanation:

you can add the two numbers and divide the result by 2. or you can find the gap between the two numbers and add half of this to the smaller number.