Question

Evaluate the expression when a = –1.4 and b = –2.7.

|a| – b

A. 4.1
B. 1.3
C. –1.3
D. –4.1

Answer 1

4.1*

Answer 2

Thanks, can you please explain?

Answer 3

Well because its |a| – b I would add -1.4 and -2.7 which is -4.1 and a negative + negative = positive

Answer 4

Oh, but I think it's -1/3, or 1/3?

Answer 5

-1/3 ?

Answer 6

This question is confusing.. :/

Answer 7

If you're referring to doing 41/10 = 4 + 1/10 soo?

Answer 8

.....??

Answer 9

41/10 = 4.1

1/10 = .1 + 4 = 4.1