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TY
Perform the following
mathematical operation, and
report the answer to the
appropriate number of
significant figures.
15.222 - 3.88 = [?]
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User Shrey
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Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation:

Your answer should have the same number of S.D. as the element with the least number of S.D. ....in this case 3.88 has THREE S.D. so your answer should be rounded to three S.D.

15.222 - 3.88 = 11.342 = ~ 11.3 to three sig dig

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