2007-02-02 02:37:39 · 8 answers · asked by chickiejam 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
First: eliminate the parenthesis --- distribute the outer negative sign with the term in parenthesis...
0.73 + 0.96 = - 0.23
Sec: combine the terms on the left...
1.69 = - 0.23
Is this equation true? No, its false.
2007-02-02 04:31:04 · answer #1 · answered by ♪♥Annie♥♪ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer's false.
First of all, you have 0.73-(-0.96). In algebra, we are taught that when you put a negative sign in front of a negative number alone, it makes it the opposite sign, which is positive. So, since we have a negative sign in front of -0.96, it makes it 0.96, because the sign is switched because of the negative number.
So, now that we have that number simplified, you just go 0.73+0.96 (since -(-0.96) is the same is 0.96, you can replace 0.96 with -(-0.96) and not change the value of the original expression).
So, let's add.
0.73
+0.96
_____
1.69
Therefore, the answer is 1.69, so the answer -0.23 is false.
There you go. I'm glad I could help. :)
2007-02-02 13:56:57 · answer #2 · answered by iamanicecaringfriend 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
False. When you subtract a negative number, it's the same as adding a positive number:
0.73 - (-0.96) = 1.69
2007-02-02 10:39:43 · answer #3 · answered by Dave 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
False. .73+.96=1.69
2007-02-02 10:49:53 · answer #4 · answered by OLLIE 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
False! Negative with a Negative is a positive.
2007-02-02 10:39:57 · answer #5 · answered by White Shooting Star of HK 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In other words, when you subtract something negative, you end up with more than you have.
2007-02-02 10:42:15 · answer #6 · answered by Wolfithius 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
False.the calculator will show you.at least a scientific calculator.
2007-02-02 11:01:38 · answer #7 · answered by noom 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
are u kidding?
2007-02-02 10:49:19 · answer #8 · answered by ben2938 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋