Which expression is equivalent to negative 21 point 8 minus negative 18 point 3 ?
Answer
A
21 point 8 plus 18 point 3
B
negative 21 point 8 plus 18 point 3
C
negative 21 point 8 minus 18 point 3
D
21 point 8 minus 18 point 3
Explanation
Subtracting a negative number is equivalent to adding its positive value. So negative 21.8 minus negative 18.3 becomes negative 21.8 plus 18.3, which is choice B.
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