Question

Subtract. Write your answer as a decimal.

−7.34−(−5.51)=

Answer 1

-1.83

Explanation:

−7.34−(−5.51)

−7.34+5.51

-1.83

Answer 2

-1.83

Explanation:

−7.34−(−5.51)

We know that subtracting a negative is adding

−7.34+(5.51)

Since the signs are opposite, we subtract and take the sign of the larger term

7.34 - 5.51

1.83

The larger term was 7.34 and its sign was negative so the answer will be negative

-1.83