Answer:
Explanation:
The expression 8 1/2 - (-3.68) + (-2 5/8) can be simplified as follows:
8 1/2 = 8.5
-(-3.68) = 3.68 (double negative becomes positive)
-2 5/8 = -2.625 (convert mixed number to decimal)
Therefore, the expression becomes:
8.5 + 3.68 - 2.625 = 9.555
So the answer is 9.555.