Question

Arlene is showing her work in simplifying −7.9 + 8.2 − 3.4 + 2.1. Identify any errors in her work or in her reasoning. Write feedback to Arlene explaining the mistake she made and how to correct her work.
Original problem
−7.9 + 8.2 − 3.4 + 2.1

Step Work Reasoning

1 −7.9 + 8.2 + (−3.4) + 2.1 Additive inverse
2 −7.9 + (−3.4) + 8.2 + 2.1 Associative property
3 (−7.9 + (−3.4)) + (8.2 + 2.1) Commutative property
4 −11.3 + 10.3 Simplify
5 −1 Simplify

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

step one is wrong

Answer 2

Step 1 it says Additive inverse, that is not additive inverse. Additive inverse is the opposite of a number. There is no opposite number in the problem. And step 5 is the answer, it shouldn't be simplify. Hope that helps! <span />