Question

add 21.4+ (-23.9)

Answer 1

it's -2.5 :)

Answer 2

how do u do it?

Answer 3

take it like this, whe you have positive number but your adding it with a negative, the sign changes

Answer 4

your equation vertially turns into 21.4-23.9 :)

Answer 5

ok

Answer 6

virtually* sorry. It's as simple as that

Answer 7

so for example if i had 18.4 – (- 18.9) it would really be 18.9+18.4

Answer 8

yes, a double negative turns positive

Answer 9

does it work that way all the time even in multiplication?

Answer 10

depends on the equation, however though lets say its the same problems but multiplication, (18.4(-18.9)) then this would become -347.76

Answer 11

or if it was -18.4(-18.9) it would be 347.76

Answer 12

so if it is a neg times neg it is positive?

Answer 13

sorry studying for a final exam and the little stuff is getting me

Answer 14

yes, you are correct.

Answer 15

ok I will keep trying

Answer 16

It's no problem glad to help :) the little stuff are always the things that will get you