Question

Arrange the steps in the correct order to perform this subtraction problem.

Answer 1

1.1 × 103 = 113.3 
4.9 × 102 = 499.8 
113.3 - 499.8 = -386.5 

Answer 2

1.1 × 103 - 4.9 × 102            First do 1.1 × 103
113.3 - 4.9 × 102                  Then do 4.9 × 102
11.3 - 499.8                          Finally do 11.3 - 499.8
-488.5                                   And your final answer would be negative 488.5                                                                 aka -488.5