Adding & Subtracting Decimals

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What is the result of 9.2 + (-0.84)?

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8.36

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What is the result of 6.7 - 2.33?

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4.37

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What is the result of 6.7 - 3.234?

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3.466

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If Jerry bought 6.95 lbs of jelly beans and 1.75 lbs were cherry flavor, how many pounds were lime flavor?

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5.2

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What is the result of -17.49 + 3.425?

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-14.065

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Define adding decimals.

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Adding decimals involves aligning the decimal points and adding the numbers as if they were whole numbers.

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Define subtracting decimals.

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Subtracting decimals involves aligning the decimal points and subtracting the numbers as if they were whole numbers.

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What is the importance of decimal place value in addition and subtraction?

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Decimal place value ensures that each digit is in the correct position, which is crucial for accurate calculations.

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How do you handle adding a positive and a negative decimal?

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When adding a positive and a negative decimal, subtract the smaller absolute value from the larger absolute value and keep the sign of the number with the larger absolute value.

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What is the first step in subtracting decimals?

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The first step is to align the decimal points of the numbers being subtracted.