Question

Add or subtract. Write fractions in simplest form.

Answer 1

Answer:

-12.13

Step-by-step explanation:

To add two negative numbers, drop the negative signs and add the two positive numbers. Then make the answer negative.

-9.24 + (-2.89) =

We are adding two negative numbers, -9.24 and -2.89.

Step 1: ignore the negative signs and add the number 9.24 + 2.89

9.24 + 2.89 = 12.13

Step 2: the answer is negative, so add a negative sign to the sum above.

-9.24 + (-2.89) = -12.13