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Simplify. 1/3(21.69−24.99) Enter your answer, as a decimal to tenths, in the box.

User Maecky
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Answer: -1.1

Explanation:

The given expression : -


(1)/(3)(21.69-24.99)

To simplify the above given expression , we follow BODMAS (Bracket → Of → Diviide→ Multiply→ Add→ Subtract (A series of operation to perform )).

First we simplify the problem inside the bracket , we get


(1)/(3)(-3.3)

Now, open Parenthesis or bracket , we get


(1)/(3)*-3.3=-1.1

Therefore, the final answer is -1.1 .

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