Q61. - Algebra 1

Question

Evaluate each expression.

$37.02-15.86$

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The required value of the expression is $21.16$.

Step 1. Write down the given numbers one under the other with the decimal point.

$\begin{array}{l}37.02\\ -15.86\end{array}$

Step 2. Now line up the numbers.

$\underset{¯}{\begin{array}{l}37.02\\ -15.86\end{array}}$

Step 3. Subtract normally and put the decimal point in the answer.

$\begin{array}{l}\underset{¯}{\begin{array}{l}37.02\\ -15.86\end{array}}\\ 21.16\end{array}$