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When Tom simplified the expression -2.6 + (-5.4), he got 2.8. What mistake did Tom likely make?
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When Tom simplified the expression -2.6 + (-5.4), he got 2.8. What mistake did Tom likely make?

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Answer:Tom thought the addition sign made the -5.4 positive when all it did was remove the parenthesis making it -2.6 - 5.4 which equals -8.

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Tom thought the addition sign made the -5.4 positive when all it did was remove the parenthesis making it -2.6 - 5.4 which equals -8.

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