\"\"

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The expression is \"\".

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

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\"\"                    (Add: \"\")

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

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\"\"                                     (Add: 7.1 + 15.5 = 22.6) \"\"

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The value of expression is 22.6.