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Combine like terms to simplify the expression: 1.17 -0.07a + (-3.92a) 1.17 - 3.850 Stuck? Watch a video or use a hint.

Combine like terms to simplify the expression: 1.17 -0.07a + (-3.92a) 1.17 - 3.850 Stuck-example-1
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The given expression is


1.17-0.07a+(-3.92a)

Observe that -0.07a and -3.92a are like terms, let's add them.


\text{1}.17-3.99a

Hence, the final expression is 1.17 - 3.99a.

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