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Perform the calculation and round the answer to the correct number of significant figures.

18.804- 6.66 =

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Final answer:

To perform the calculation and round the answer to the correct number of significant figures, subtract 6.66 from 18.804 and round to four significant figures.

Step-by-step explanation:

To perform the calculation and round the answer to the correct number of significant figures, we need to follow these steps:

  1. Subtract 6.66 from 18.804: 18.804 - 6.66 = 12.144.
  2. Since both numbers have four significant figures, we limit our final answer to four significant figures. Therefore, the rounded answer is 12.14.

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