Question

Rewrite the problem below as an equivalent addition expression and evaluate.

10.25 - (3.5)

10.25 + (-3.5) = 6.25

10.25 + (-3,5) = 6.75

10.25 + (3.5) = 13.75

10.25 - (-3.5) = 13.75​

Answer 1

The correct option is;

10.25 + (-3.5) = 6.75

Explanation:

We note that when adding numbers the negative sign is equivalent to the minus sign which is a mathematical operator. Therefore, when we subtract one number from another, it is equivalent to adding the negative of the other number to the first number

The given expression is 10.25 - (3.5)

The result of the given expression is 10.25 - (3.5) = 6.5

Therefore, we have;

10.25 + (-3.5) = 6.75