what is -3.5 + 17?

The online calculator says 13.5 and I don't get how that is the answer. I got 14.5 and I am confused. Please help me and explain this to me

13.5 is correct.

Let's add 14.5 and 3.5.

14 + 3 = 17. 0.5 + 0.5 = 1

17 + 1 = 18

Do you see how your answer was wrong?

I get it now and thanks. But, one more question, how do you get 13.5?

I see that my answer is wrong but I just wanted to make sure how to get 13.5. Thanks once again!

17.0

-3.5
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You need to borrow or regroup when taking 5 from 0. 10 - 5 = 5

Oh thanks, Ms. Sue!

You're welcome.

To solve the expression -3.5 + 17, we need to add the values together. Let's break it down step by step.

1. Start with the given expression: -3.5 + 17.

2. Add the whole numbers together: -3 + 17 = 14.

3. Now, let's take care of the decimal part. -3.5 + 17 is the same as -3 + 17 plus 0.5.

4. Add 0.5 to 14: 14 + 0.5 = 14.5.

So, the correct answer is 14.5, not 13.5 as you mentioned.

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