Question

Which expression has the same value as 59.2 - 84.7 ? Show work

a. 84.7 - 59.2
b. -84.7 + (-59.2)
c. 59.2 - (-84.7)
d. 59.2 + (-84.7)

Answer 1

The answer is D
59.2 - 84.7 has the same value of 59.2 + (-84.7)

Answer 2

The correct answer is D. 59.2 + (-84.7)

Explanation:

The value of expression : 59.2 - 84.7 = - 25.5

a) 84.7 - 59.2 = 25.5 ≠ - 25.5

b) -84.7 + (-59.2)

= - 84.7 - 59.2 ( plus times minus makes minus )

= - 143.9 ≠ - 25.5

c) 59.2 - (-84.7)

= 59.2 + 84.7 ( minus times minus makes plus )

= 143.9 ≠ - 25.5

d) 59.2 + (-84.7)

= 59.2 - 84.7 ( plus times minus makes minus )

= - 25.5

So, the expression d. 59.2 + (-84.7) is the required answer.