Explanation Given Information: The provided polynomial is 8.3 a 2 + 3.7 a − 8 − 9.4 a 2 + 1.6 a + 0.5 . Calculation: Consider the provided polynomial is, 8.3 a 2 + 3.7 a − 8 − 9.4 a 2 + 1.6 a + 0.5 Like, or similar, terms are either constant terms or terms containing the same variable(s) raised to the same power(s). Combine the like terms in the provided polynomial. 8.3 a 2 + 3.7 a − 8 − 9.4 a 2 + 1.6 a + 0.5 = 8.3 a 2 − 9.4 a 2 − 8 + 0.5 + 1.6 a + 3.7 a = ( 8.3 − 9

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To calculate: The combination of the like terms in the polynomial 8.3a2+3.7a−8−9.4a2+1.6a+0.5 and to write the answer in descending order.

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