Question

find the difference. 17.00 - 5.39

Explanation:

Step1: Align decimal points

Write \( 17.00 - 5.39 \) with aligned decimals:

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Step2: Subtract from right

Subtract cents: \( 0 - 9 \) can't do, borrow from tenths. Tenths is 0, borrow from ones (17 becomes 16, tenths becomes 10, then borrow from tenths to make cents 10). Now cents: \( 10 - 9 = 1 \), tenths: \( 9 - 3 = 6 \), ones: \( 16 - 5 = 11 \). So result is \( 11.61 \).

Answer:

\( 11.61 \)