Question

Simplify the expression 1.4 -5.5 -1.73+1.8-1.09

Answer 1

1.4-5.5= -4.1
-4.1-1.73=-5.83
-5.83+1.8=-4.03
-4.03-1.09= -5.12

answer is -5.12

Answer 2

The required value of the provided expression is -5.12

Explanation:

Consider the provided expression.

`1.4 -5.5 -1.73+1.8-1.09`

First rearrange the number as shown:

`1.4+1.8 -5.5 -1.73-1.09`

Now add the numbers having same sign.

`3.2 -5.5 -1.73-1.09`

`3.2 -8.32`

Now subtract the numbers as shown:

`-5.12`

Hence, the required value of the provided expression is -5.12