Solve Decimal Expression: 10.75 - (7.20 - 2.7) Using Order of Operations

Question

$10.75-(7.20-2.7)=$

00:09 Let's begin solving the problem step by step.

00:13 Remember, when you multiply a negative by a negative, you get a positive.

00:18 Now, let's apply this rule to our example.

00:27 We'll follow the order of operations from left to right.

00:33 Next, use long subtraction to substitute values in our problem.

00:57 Then, we'll use long addition to continue solving.

01:11 And that's how we find the solution to the problem!

To solve this problem, we will follow these steps:

Let's work through these steps:

Step 1: Simplify $7.20 - 2.7$ .
Align the decimal points:
$\qquad 7.20$
$- \quad \underline{2.70}$
$\qquad 4.50$

Step 2: Now subtract the result from 10.75:
Align the decimal points:
$\qquad 10.75$
$- \quad \underline{4.50}$
$\qquad 6.25$

Therefore, the solution to the problem is $6.25$ .

6.25