Question

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.

Answer 1

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.