Simplify the expression.

Question

−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: \[ \boxed{-15.55} \]