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-1.1 + (-6.8) = ???

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-1.1+(-6.8)=

Since the two given numbers are negative, then we will add them and write the answer with a negative sign

1.1 + 6.8

Start with 1 + 8 = 9, then

1 + 6 = 7

Then 1.1 + 6.8 = 7.9

Give them a negative sign

-1.1 + (-6.8) = -7.9

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