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)

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)

anonymous · Answer

Hello! To solve this you need to solve the problem and then the answer choices. I can do the first one for you

5.3-14.2=-8.9


A. 5.3+(-14.2)= -8.9

Woop there's your answer!

anonymous · Answer

Oh!! WELCOME TO OPEN STUDY! CONGRATS ON THE FIRST QUESTION! YAY!

anonymous · Answer

Thanks and hello and its it only a because it can be more than one :D

anonymous · Answer

Oh it's one of those multiple choice-multiple choice answer things. Okay so lets just solve them both together

B. -5.2+14.2=-9
C. -14.2+(-5.3)=-19.5
D. -14.2-(-5.3)=-8.9

:D

anonymous · Answer

So its be D and A