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50 POINTS!!! Simplify each expression by combining like terms. NO SPACES in your answer.

−5.2t+8.2−7.8t

What is the answer in simpelest form?

User Di Ye
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The answer in its simplest form would be -13t+8.2
User PrakashT
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Answer: -13t+8.2

Explanation:

When combining like terms, only the same terms can be combined. In this case, it is -5.2t and -7.8t are the same. If we add them together, we got -13, unfortunately, 8.2 is different, so our simplest form is

-13t+8.2.

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