Question

Which expressions are equal to the expression 5.3 – 14.2?

Choose all answers that are correct.

A.
5.3 + (–14.2)

B.
–5.3 + 14.2

C.
–14.2 + (–5.3)

D.
–14.2 – (–5.3)

Answer 1

it can have more than on

Answer 2

@iGreen

Answer 3

for A) remove the parenthesis.. what will happen to the sign of the expression then?

Answer 4

idk i have answer tho

Answer 5

when removed, the + (-14.2) will become -14.2 or the process involved in there now become subtraction. now could it be one of the answers?

Answer 6

my answers are b and d

Answer 7

do you think b is correct?

Answer 8

yes
and d

Answer 9

it has more than one

Answer 10

d is correct but try to examine choice b. -5.3 + 14.2... could it be equal to 5.3 -14.2?

Answer 11

actually the answer is a & d.. try to recheck what went wrong with your answer

Answer 12

kk thx