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Simplify the expression:
5.2a -(4.5a +4.8a)


Sagot :

Answer:

-4.1a

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

  • Distributive Property

Algebra I

  • Terms/Coefficients/Degrees

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Define

5.2a - (4.5a + 4.8a)

Step 2: Simplify

  1. Combine like terms:                    5.2a - (9.3a)
  2. Combine like terms:                    -4.1a