Combine like terms. Your answer should contain decimals.
0.5(x4-5)+12
4 is a power

0.5x⁴ - 9.5

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

Brackets Parenthesis Exponents Multiplication Division Addition Subtraction Left to Right

Distributive Property

Algebra I

Terms/Coefficients

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Define

0.5(x⁴ - 5) + 12

Step 2: Simplify

Distribute 0.5:                                                                                                 0.5x⁴ - 2.5 + 12Combine like terms:                                                                                       0.5x⁴ - 9.5

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