Q29. - Algebra 1

Question

The simplified form of $-9.16-10.17$.

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The simplified form of $-9.16-10.17$ is $-19.33$.

Step 1.

The statement “$-9.16-10.17$.”

Step 2. Concept.

When two negative numbers are added, their absolute value is added first and a negative sign is put in front of it.

Step 3. Calculation.

Consider the provided statement “$-9.16-10.17$.”

 

Recall that when two negative numbers are added their absolute value is added first and a negative sign is put in front of it.

 

So, the given expression can be simplified as,

$-9.16-10.17=-\left(9.16+10.17\right)$

$-9.16-10.17=-19.33$

Hence, the simplified form of $-9.16-10.17$ is $-19.33$.