Solve: (+0.76) - (+13.04) Decimal Subtraction Problem

Question

(+0.76)(+13.04)= ? (+0.76)-(+13.04)=\text{ ?}

Video Solution

Solution Steps

00:07 Let's solve this problem together.
00:11 Remember, when you multiply a negative by a positive number, the result is always negative.
00:20 Okay, now let's use long subtraction to find the answer. Take your time as we go through each step.
00:38 Great job! And that is the solution to our question.

Step-by-Step Solution

First we need to remember the rule:

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

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

0.7613.04= 0.76-13.04=

Next we will solve the exercise vertically, keeping in mind that the final result will be negative since we are subtracting a smaller number from a larger number:

13.040.7612.28 13.04\\-0.76\\12.28

Remember that the answer must be a negative number, so we will add a minus sign to get:

12.28 -\text{12}.28

Answer

12.28 -12.28