Question

solve. -15.3 + 0.19

Explanation:

Step1: Align the decimal points

We have \(-15.3\) and \(0.19\). To add them, we can write \(-15.3\) as \(-15.30\) to have the same number of decimal places.

Step2: Add the numbers

Now we add \(-15.30 + 0.19\). When adding a negative number and a positive number, we subtract the smaller absolute value from the larger absolute value and take the sign of the number with the larger absolute value. The absolute value of \(-15.30\) is \(15.30\) and the absolute value of \(0.19\) is \(0.19\). Subtracting, we get \(15.30 - 0.19 = 15.11\). Since the larger absolute value is from the negative number, the result is \(-15.11\).

Answer:

\(-15.11\)