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$\"\"$

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The expression is $\"\"$ .

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$\"\"$ (Rewrite 1.99 as difference of 2 and 0.1)

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According to Distributive property: $\"\"$

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$\"\"$ (Distribute 2)

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$\"\"$

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$\"\"$ (Multiply: $\"\"$ $\"\"$ )

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$\"\"$ (Subtract: $\"\"$ )

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$\"\"$

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The value of given expression is 3.98.