Question

Combine like terms to simplify the expression:

1.17−0.07a+(−3.92a)

a) 4.09a−1.17
b) -4.09a+1.17
c) −3.85a−1.17
d) 3.85a+1.17

Answer 1

To simplify the expression 1.17 − 0.07a + (−3.92a), combine the coefficients of a to get 1.17 − 3.99a.

Step-by-step explanation:

To simplify the expression 1.17 − 0.07a + (−3.92a), we combine like terms by adding the coefficients of a. So we have:

1.17 − 0.07a + (−3.92a) = 1.17 + (−0.07a − 3.92a)

Next, we add the coefficients of a:

1.17 + (−0.07 − 3.92)a = 1.17 − 3.99a

The simplified expression is 1.17 − 3.99a.