Question

Rewrite the subtraction problem as an addition expression using the additive inverse. -9.7 - (-18,6)

Answer 1

-9.7 + 18.6

Explanation:

Given the expression:

-9.7 - (-18,6)

The additive inverse of -18.6 is 18.6

The product of teo negative sign will also give a positive sign, hence:

-9.7 - (-18,6) = -9.7 + 18,6

-9.7 + 18,6 = 18.6 - 9.7

18.6 - 9.7 = 8.9

Hence the expression can also be written as -9.7 + 18.6 with 8.9 being the solution