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perform the following mathematical operation and report the answer to the appropriate number of significant figure 16.222-4.99 = [?]

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Final answer:

To subtract 4.99 from 16.222, align the decimal points and subtract each place value. The answer is 11.232, rounded to the same number of decimal places as the number with the fewest decimal places.

Step-by-step explanation:

Perform the following mathematical operation:

16.222 - 4.99 = ?


To subtract these numbers, align the decimal points and subtract each place value. Fill in any missing places with zeros. The answer is

11.232

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In this calculation, the number with the fewest decimal places is 4.99, so the final answer should be rounded to the same number of decimal places.

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