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(6 + 12.5a) − (8 + 2.9a)

0.96a + (−14)
9.6a + (−2)
15.4a + (−2)
15.4a + (−14) PLS HELP

User Mpettis
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Answer:

9.6a + (-2)

Explanation:

(6 + 12.5a) - (8 + 2.9a) Distribute the negative sign

6 + 12.5a - 8 - 2.9a Combine like terms

12.5a - 2.9a +6 - 8

9.6a + (-2)

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