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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Perform the operation using proper sig figs. 1. 7.90+345.0= 2. 32.02-0.349= 3. 744+855.23= Pleaseee Help

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok the number of sig figs can only be the one that has the lesest number of sig figs for example 7.90+345.0 would be 352.9 or 32.03+0.349=32.37

OpenStudy (anonymous):

understand now? at least i think thats the way it is i just learned it hold on let me get my notes

OpenStudy (anonymous):

The final answer cannot have more places after the decimal than any of the given measurements. The final answer cannot have a final digit, which represents the uncertain or estimated place, farther to the right than any of the final digits in the measurements used.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Thos are the fules for sig figs in addition and subtraction

OpenStudy (anonymous):

sooooo what is the final answer then??

OpenStudy (anonymous):

and i solved the first two in the first comment

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so you used the rules to solve the ones above?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i had a typo for number 2 its actually a subtraction problem

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