Andrew is showing his work in simplifying (−5.7 + 2.2) − 1.1.

Step 1: (2.2 − 5.7) − 1.1
Step 2: 2.2 − (5.7 + 1.1)
Step 3: 2.2 − (6.8)
Step 4: −4.6

Question

Andrew is showing his work in simplifying (−5.7 + 2.2) − 1.1.

Step 1: (2.2 − 5.7) − 1.1
Step 2: 2.2 − (5.7 + 1.1)
Step 3: 2.2 − (6.8)
Step 4: −4.6

payton · Answer

do you still need help on this wuestion?

jhonyy9 · Answer

so like a first step assume these terms inside parentheses

supie · Answer

Step 1: Solve the things inside of the parentheses $ (−5.7 + 2.2) − 1.1$ $−3.5−1.1$ $−5.7 + 2.2=-3.5$

Step 2: Once you have that solved then subtract Subtract $−3.5−1.1$

supie · Answer

Notice what Andrew did wrong was changed the `+` to a `−`.