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Adding and Subtracting Decimals

Question 1 • SS-Math 7

Use the interactive number line to find the difference.4.7 - 2.3 = 4.7 + (-2.3) =

Answer
A
-2.4
B
-1.75
C
1.75
D
2.4

Explanation

Subtracting 2.3 from 4.7 is the same as adding its opposite: 4.7 + (−2.3). Since 4.7 is greater than 2.3, the result is positive, and 4.7 − 2.3 = 2.4. The correct choice is 2.4.

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