Chapter 1.5, Problem 32P

Find each difference.

$-4.5-5.8$

To determine

To find: The difference of the expression $-4.5-5.8$ .

Answer to Problem 32P

The difference of the expression $-4.5-5.8$ is $-10.3$ .

Explanation of Solution

Given:

The expression is $-4.5-5.8$ .

Calculation:

Solve $-4.5-5.8$ as follows:

  $\begin{array}{l}\Rightarrow -4.5-5.8\\ \Rightarrow -10.3\end{array}$

Thus, the difference of the expression $-4.5-5.8$ is $-10.3$ .