Solve (-0.43)-(-0.87): Subtracting Negative Decimals

Question

(0.43)(0.87)= (-0.43)-(-0.87)=

Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

Let's first consider the rule:

(x)=+x -(-x)=+x

Now let's write the exercise in the appropriate form:

0.43+0.87= -0.43+0.87=

We'll use the distributive property and solve the exercise step by step:

0.870.430.44 0.87\\-0.43\\0.44

Answer

0.44 0.44