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STEP 1
Assumptions1. We are dealing with real numbers. . The operations of addition and subtraction follow the standard rules of arithmetic.
STEP 2
First, we perform the operation within the first set of parentheses.
STEP 3
Calculate the sum within the parentheses.
STEP 4
The operation of adding a negative number is equivalent to subtraction. So, we rewrite the expression as a subtraction problem.
STEP 5
Subtract14.52 from21.41.
The simplified form of the given expression is.89.
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