Question

question 9 (2.5 points)

simplify: \\(-30 + 9.8 - (16.2)\\)

-6.4
-46.4
-36.4
-26.4

Explanation:

Rewrite the expression

$$ -30 + 9.8 - 16.2 $$

Combine the negative terms

$$ -30 - 16.2 = -46.2 $$

Add the positive term

$$ -46.2 + 9.8 = -36.4 $$

Answer:

• -6.4
• -46.4
• -36.4 (Correct answer)
• -26.4