Question

Combine like terms to simplify the expression: 1.17−0.07a+(−3.92a)

Answer 1

Solution:

1.17 -0.007a+(-3.92a)

= 1.17+(-0.007-3.92)a

= 1.17+(-3.927)a

= 1.17 - 3.927a

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Answer 2

Answer:

$1.17−3.99a$

Step-by-step explanation:

Given :  $1.17-0.07a+(-3.92a)$

To Find : Combine like terms to simplify the expression

Solution:

$1.17-0.07a+(-3.92a)$

Like terms : The terms whose variables are the same.

Like terms are -0.07a and - 3.92a

$1.17-0.07a-3.92a$

$1.17-3.99a$

Hence  $1.17-0.07a+(-3.92a)$ = $1.17-3.99a$