Jacob's mother gives him $ and his brother Patrick $.
How much does she give to Jacob and Patrick in total?
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Jacob's mother gives him $ and his brother Patrick $.
How much does she give to Jacob and Patrick in total?
In order to determine the total amount that the mother gave Jacob and Patrick, we'll add the numbers vertically as follows:
We'll add from right to left accordingly and obtain the following:
\( \text{0.6+0}.5= \)
Decimal points must align to ensure you're adding the correct place values together - tenths with tenths, ones with ones. Without proper alignment, you'll get the wrong answer!
Add zeros to the shorter decimal to make them equal length. For example, treat 1.5 as 1.50 when adding to 3.25.
The decimal point in your answer goes directly below the aligned decimal points in the problem. This keeps all place values properly organized!
Yes, but vertical alignment is much safer for beginners! It helps you avoid place value errors and makes checking your work easier.
Always read the problem carefully! Since Jacob and Patrick received money, your final answer should include the dollar sign: $4.7
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