\"\"

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The expression is \"\".

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\"\"               (Substitute x = 7.1,  y = –2.5)

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\"\"                      (Product of two same signs is positive)

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\"\"                                    (Add: \"\")

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\"\"                                            (Add: 7.1 + 3.5 = 10.6) \ \ \"\"

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The value of expression is 10.6.