Subtract Rational Numbers Quick Check
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Question
Use the additive inverse to find −123.45−(−234.76).(1 point)
Responses
−358.21
negative 358.21
−111.31
negative 111.31
111.31
111.31
121.31
The correct response is: −358.21
To find the difference between -123.45 and -234.76 using the additive inverse, we can change the sign of the second number and then add them together.
The additive inverse of -234.76 is +234.76.
So, -123.45 - (-234.76) is equal to -123.45 + 234.76.
Adding -123.45 and 234.76, we get:
-123.45 + 234.76 = 111.31.
Therefore, the correct answer is 111.31.