Question

What is the solution to -1.6 > b - (-4.4)

A:2.8<b
B: -6.0>b
C: 6.0>b
D. 2.8>b
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Answer 1

B

Explanation:

-1.6 > b - (-4.4) =

-1.6 > b + 4.4 ( - - cancels to become a +)

move 4.4 to left by subtracting 4.4 from both sides

-1.6 - 4.4 > b + 4.4 - 4.4 =

-6.0 > b + 0 =

-6.0 > b