Problem 44
Question
Perform the indicated subtraction. $$1.4-(-1.4)$$
Step-by-Step Solution
Verified Answer
The result of \(1.4 - (-1.4)\) is \(2.8\).
1Step 1: Identify the numbers
Here, we have two numbers, 1.4 and -1.4.
2Step 2: Understand the operation
Subtraction between negative numbers follows a basic arithmetic rule: subtracting a negative number is the same as adding a positive number.
3Step 3: Perform the operation
So, \(1.4 - (-1.4)\) can be rewritten as \(1.4 + 1.4\). Perform the addition to get the result.
4Step 4: Result
The result of the operation is \(2.8\).
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