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When Tom simplified the expression −2.6 + (−5.4), he got 2.8. What mistake did Tom likely make?

When Tom simplified the expression −2.6 + (−5.4), he got 2.8. What mistake did Tom likely make?
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When Tom simplified the expression −2.6 + (−5.4), he got 2.8. What mistake did Tom likely make?

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Answer:Instead of doing -2.6 - 5.4 Tom did -2.6 +5.4

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