How do you simplify $-3.01-14.5$ ?

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Answer 1 · 2017-11-15T11:01:01

See solution below;

In a normal and quick solution;

$-3.01 - 14.5 = -17.51$ (Using normal calculator!)

Now lets try solving it in mathematical terms..

First, you separate each values in their forms..

We have; $-3 and - 14$

Also; $-.01 - .5$

Please note that $rArr 01 != 1$ , when it comes to solving decimal places..

Now we solve them individually

Recall $rArr - + - = -$

$-3.01 - 14.5 rArr - (3.01 + 14.5)$

Solving, $- (3.01 + 14.5)$

$- [(3 + 14) + (.01 + .5)]$

$- [(17) + (.51)]$ (Adding only $0 and 5$ since they are next to the decimal point!)

$- [17 + .51]$

#-[17.51]

$-17.51$

Hope this helps!

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