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What is the simplest form of the expression (14.2a + 9.8b) – (13.1b – 0.2a) – (3.7a + 4.8b)?

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Answer:

10.7a - 8.1b

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User Theamk
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(14.2a + 9.8b) - (13.1b - 0.2a) - (3.7a + 4.8b)
14.2a + 9.8b - 13.1b + 0.2a - 3.7a - 4.8b
(14.2a + 0.2a - 3.7a) + (9.8b - 13.1b - 4.8b)
10.7a - 8.1b

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