Question

1.17 - 0.07a + (-3.92a)

Answer 1

1.17-0.07a+(-3.92a)
Combine Like Terms:
1.17+(-0.07a)+(-3.92a)
(-0.07a+ -3.92a) +1.17
-3.99a + 1.17
Answer: -3.99a + 1.17

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Answer 2

The simplified form of the given expression is
`1.17-3.99a`.

Explanation:

The given expression is

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

The given expression can be written as

`1.17-0.07a-3.92a`

Now, combine the like terms.

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

`1.17+(-3.99a)`

`1.17-3.99a`

Therefore the simplified form of the given expression is
`1.17-3.99a`.