Equivalent expressions are expressions with equal values
The equivalent expression is 16.5d+9
<h3>How to determine the equivalent expression</h3>
The expression is given as:
14.5d+8.5-1/2d+1/2+2.5d
Express the fractions as decimals
14.5d+8.5-0.5d+0.5+2.5d
Collect like terms
14.5d-0.5d+2.5d+8.5+0.5
Evaluate the like terms
16.5d+9
Hence, the equivalent expression is 16.5d+9
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