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Simplify the expression.

StartFraction negative 44.288 minus 31.6 over negative 3.1 (6 minus 1.2) EndFraction

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5 votes

Answer:

5.1

Explanation:

User Pixelknitter
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Answer:

5.1

Explanation:

-44.288-31.6 / -3.1(6-1.2)

Add -44.288 and -31.6

= -75.888 / -3.1(6-1.2)

Subtract 1.2 from 6

= -75.888 / -3.1(4.8)

Multiply -3.1 and 4.8

= -75.888 / -14.88

Divide -75.888 by -14.88

-75.888 / -14.88

=5.1

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