Question

Simplify -12.5 - (-4.8)

Answer 1

Answer: -17.5

Step-by-step explanation:Use this rule:

1. -a-b=-(a+b)−a−b=−(a+b).

-(12.5+4.8)−(12.5+4.8)

2.Use the algorithm method.

1  

1 2 . 5

+  4 . 8

1 7 . 3

3.After simplification, we have:

-(12.5+4.8)=-17.3−(12.5+4.8)=−17.3

4. Therefore, -12.5-4.8=-17.3−12.5−4.8=−17.3.

-17.3−17.3