Question

Which expressions are equal to the expression 5.3 – 14.2? Choose ALL answers that are correct.

A. 5.3 + (–14.2)
B. –5.3 + 14.2
C. –14.2 + (–5.3)
D. –14.2 – (–5.3)

Answer 1

5.3 - 14.2 = 5.3 + (-14.2) A.

5.3 - 14.2 = -14.2 - (-5.3) D

Answer: A & D

Answer 2

I think the correct answers from the choices listed above are options A and D. This is confirmed by simplifying the expressions in the choices.

A. 5.3 + (–14.2) = 5.3 – 14.2 >>>>>>Equal
B. –5.3 + 14.2 >>>>>>> Not equal
C. –14.2 + (–5.3) = –14.2 – 5.3 >>>>>>>>Not equal
D. –14.2 – (–5.3) = –14.2 + 5.3 >>>>>>>>Equal