Using the numbers 4.3, -1.07, and -2.971, write on expression that has addition and subtraction to simply a negative number. (WITH REASONING)
One expression that has addition and subtraction to simplify a negative number is:
4.3 + (-1.07) - (-2.971)
To simplify this expression, we can follow the rules of addition and subtraction:
First, we should simplify the subtraction by multiplying -1.07 and -2.971 by -1 to change the double negative into a positive sign:
4.3 + 1.07 + 2.971
Now, we can add the numbers together:
4.3 + 1.07 + 2.971 = 8.341
Therefore, the expression simplifies to a positive number, 8.341.