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What is -2.3 less then 5?

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Answer:

7.3

Explanation:

-2.3 less then 5 = 5 - ( -2.3)

5 - ( -2.3) contains a double negative, so we can change our equation to:

5 + 2.3 = 7.3

So -2.3 less then 5 is 7.3

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