Question

the leader of the group brought 8.03 ounces of trail mix. the hikers only ate 5.26 ounces of the trail mix . how much trail mix was left?

Answer 1

The equation for this would be 8.03 - 5.26
Subtract: answer is 2.77

Answer 2

Hi!

I've included an image. The step numbers are circled in red.

Step 1. Write it out.
Step 2. Since 3 can't subtract 6, carry the ones.
Step 3. Subtract 13 - 6 = 7
Step 4. Subtract 9 - 2 = 7. Add the decimal
Step 5. Subtract 7 - 5 = 2

The answer is 2.77

Hope this helps! :)