Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

We can try to simplify first.

Now we can combine the like terms:

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1/2*2a= 1a
-6b*1/2=-3b
8* 1/2= 4
so 1a-3b+8
Answer:
77.44%
49.87%
Step-by-step explanation:
If 12% leaks everyday, on the first day 12% would leak, leaving 100 - 125 = 88% of air
on the second day, 12% of 88% would leak = 0.88 x 0.12 = 0.1056
Air left on the second day = 88% - 10.56% = 77.44%
After a week = (100 - 12%)^7 = 49.87%