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Simplify.



16.3 – (–4.2) + 15.9

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Follow the order of operations, since there is only addition and subtraction start from left to right.

16.3 - (-4.2) = 20.5 + 15.9 = 36.4

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16.3 - (-4.2) +15.9 =

16.3 + 4.2 + 15.9 =

36.4


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