Use the additive inverse to find −123.45−(−234.76).
−358.21
negative 358.21
121.31
121.31
−111.31
negative 111.31
111.31
The correct answer is:
−123.45−(−234.76) = -123.45 + 234.76 = 111.31
To find −123.45 - (−234.76), you can use the concept of additive inverse. The additive inverse of a number is a number that, when added to the original number, gives a sum of zero.
The additive inverse of −234.76 is 234.76 (positive 234.76).
Now, subtract −234.76 from −123.45:
-123.45 + 234.76 = 111.31
Therefore, −123.45 - (−234.76) is equal to 111.31.