Adding and Subtracting Signed Decimals

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What is the result of adding a negative number to a positive number?

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When adding a negative number to a positive number, you subtract the absolute value of the negative number from the positive number. If the absolute value of the negative number is greater, the result will be negative.

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How do you subtract a positive decimal from a negative decimal?

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To subtract a positive decimal from a negative decimal, you add the absolute value of the positive decimal to the negative decimal. The result will be more negative.

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What is the sum of two positive decimals?

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The sum of two positive decimals is always a positive decimal.

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What is the result of subtracting a negative number from a positive number?

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Subtracting a negative number from a positive number is equivalent to adding the absolute value of that negative number to the positive number.

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How do you add two negative decimals?

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When adding two negative decimals, you add their absolute values and the result is negative.

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What is the value of -4.5 - 6?

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The value of -4.5 - 6 is -10.5.

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What is the result of 9.43 - 3.34?

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The result of 9.43 - 3.34 is 6.09.

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How do you find the sum of 32.15 and 24.15?

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To find the sum of 32.15 and 24.15, you simply add the two numbers: 32.15 + 24.15 = 56.30.

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What is the process for adding signed decimals?

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To add signed decimals, align the decimal points, add the numbers, and apply the sign based on the values being added.

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What is the process for subtracting signed decimals?

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To subtract signed decimals, convert the subtraction into addition by changing the sign of the number being subtracted, then follow the addition rules.