Step-by-step explanation:
Sum of −8.46 and 5.31 means we need to add −8.46+5.31.
We know that,
|-8.46| > |5.31|
It means we subtract 8.46 - 5.31
At hundredth place, 6-1 = 5
At tenths place, 4-3 = 1
At ones place, 8-5 = 3
It would mean that, 8.46 - 5.31 = 3.15
8.46 has a negative sign. It means that the final answer will have negative sign i.e. −8.46+5.31 = -3.15
Hence, the correct option is (a) " Because |−8.46|>|5.31|, subtract |5.31| from |−8.46| and the sign is negative".
Let the number be x.
x/3 + 12 = 46
Subtract 12 from both sides and you will get:
x/3 = 34
Multiply both sides by 3:
x = 102
