Question

When subtracting decimals with the same sign you ______________.

a. add the opposite

b. subtract and keep the sign.

c. add and keep the sign.

d. subtract and take the sign of the decimal with the largest absolute value.

Answer 1

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`Answer:`

`\boxed{\text{D. Subtract and take the sign of the decimal with the largest absolute value.}}`

`Explanation:`

When subtracting decimals with the same sign, it is easier if you remove the decimal sign and then subtract. After that, you can add back the decimal sign once you get the answer.

When subtracting decimals with the same sign you subtract and take the sign of the decimal with the largest absolute value.

Hope this helps!

Answer 2

you add and keep the sign