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Jean-Paul incorrectly states that

4.2874 + 1.286 = 4.416.
His work is
shown below.

Explain Jean-Paul's
mistake and correct his work.

Please help due at 4:20

Jean-Paul incorrectly states that 4.2874 + 1.286 = 4.416. His work is shown below-example-1
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User Jaltiere
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1 Answer

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To start solving you need to have the decimals underneath it each other like this
4.2874 (U add a zero if there is no number for that area)
1.2860
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5.5743 is the right answer :)
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User Cent
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