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Combine like terms to create an equivalent expression. 20(βˆ’1.5r+0.75)20(-1.5r+0.75)20(βˆ’1.5r+0.75)20, left parenthesis, minus, 1, point, 5, r, plus, 0, point, 75, right parenthesis

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Answer:The combined like terms to create an equivalent expression [tex]20(-1.5r+0.75)[/tex] is [tex]-30r + 15[/tex].Step-by-step explanation:Consider the provided expression:[tex]20(-1.5r+0.75)[/tex]Use the distributive property: [tex]a(b + c) = ab + bc[/tex][tex]-30r + 15[/tex]After using distribution property there are no more like terms. Thus, [tex]-30r + 15[/tex] is the simplest form.Hence, the combined like terms to create an equivalent expression [tex]20(-1.5r+0.75)[/tex] is [tex]-30r + 15[/tex].