Perform the Indicated Operations and Simplify $- 4 \frac { 1 } { 2 } - 5 \frac { 1 } { 8 } - 2 \frac { 1 } { 16 }$

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Essay

Perform the indicated operations and simplify. $- 4 \frac { 1 } { 2 } - 5 \frac { 1 } { 8 } - 2 \frac { 1 } { 16 }$

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Evaluate

To determine or set the value or amount of; appraise.

Simplify

The act of simplifying a math expression or equation to its most basic version.

Like Terms

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