Question

Which answer is the best explanation for how to set up this problem?

35.4 – 7.01 = ?





A. Put a zero after the 4 in 35.4 and align the 7 in 7.01 with the 5 in 35.4.




B. Align place values so that the 4 in 35.4 is aligned with the 1 in 7.01.





C. Put a zero between the decimal point and the 4 in 35.4 and align place values.





D. Align place values so that the 4 in 35.4 is aligned with is aligned with the 7 in 7.01.

Answer 1

Hello Alyssataylor01, 35.4 – 7.01 = ? in a word problem can be, A. Put a zero after the 4 in 35.4 and align the 7 in 7.01 with the 5 in 35.4.

Answer 2

The answer is...

B. Align place values so that the 4 in 35.4 is aligned with the 1 in 7.01.