Question

4.1(-7.93-4.39a)-4.6a

Answer 1

Distribute 4.1 through the parenthesis

-32.513 - 17.999a - 4.6a

Collect like terms

Solution: -32.513 - 22.599a

Answer 2

Answer:

−22.599a−32.513

Step-by-step explanation:

Distribute:

= (4.1) (−7.93) + (4.1) (− 4.39 a) + − 4.6 a

= − 32.513 + − 17.999 a + − 4.6 a

Combine Like Terms:

= −32.513 + − 17.999 a + − 4.6 a

= (− 17.999 a + −4.6 a) + (− 32.513)

= − 22.599 a + (− 32.513) = − 22.599 a − 32.513