Step by step
The question
Question: work out 3.4 − 5.1.
3.4 − 5.1
1 Take away
We take away more than we have.
Start at 3.4.
Go down 5.1.
We pass 0 and land on −1.7.
= −1.7
So the answer is −1.7.
Answer
= −1.7
Calculate 3.4 - 5.1
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Work out 2.6 − 4.8
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−2.2