Question

Simplify the expression.

−14.15+(−3.78)−(−5.78)−3.4

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Responses

-15.55
-15.55

-19.55
-19.55

1.19
1.19

-27.11

Answer 1

To simplify the expression \(-14.15 + (-3.78) - (-5.78) - 3.4\), let's follow the steps:

1. **Rewrite** the expression to make it clearer:
\[
-14.15 - 3.78 + 5.78 - 3.4
\]

2. **Combine the negative terms**:
- Start with the \(-14.15\) and \(-3.78\):
\[
-14.15 - 3.78 = -17.93
\]

3. **Add \(5.78\)**:
\[
-17.93 + 5.78 = -12.15
\]

4. **Subtract \(3.4\)**:
\[
-12.15 - 3.4 = -15.55
\]

So, the simplified expression is:
\[
\boxed{-15.55}
\]