Question

(-5.2)-(-6.01)+7
What do I get? How do I show my work?

Answer 1

8.71

Explanation:

(-5.2)-(-6.01)+7

Subtracting a negative is like adding

(-5.2)+(6.01)+7

Subtract 5.2 from 6.01

.81+7

Add .61 to 7

7.81