Question

Which expression is equivalent to 8.6 +( -3.5)? Plz show work and explain
A. 3.5 - ( -8.6)
B. 8.6 - ( -3.5)
C. -( 3.5 - 8.6)
D. -(8.6 - 3.5)

Answer 1

Answer:

C. -( 3.5 - 8.6)

Step-by-step explanation:

8.6 +( -3.5)

A. 3.5 - ( -8.6)  

Subtracting a negative is a positive

3,5+ 8.6

B. 8.6 - ( -3.5)

Subtracting a negative is a positive

8.6+ 3.5

C. -( 3.5 - 8.6)

Distribute the negative

-3.5 -- 8.6

Subtracting a negative is a positive

-3.5 + 8.6  

D. -(8.6 - 3.5)

Distribute the negative

-8.6 - -3.5

Subtracting a negative is a positive

-8.6 +3.5

The only one that matches 8.6 - 3.5  is C  when you reverse the order

-3.5 +8.6  becomes

8.6 -3.5

Answer 2

Answer:

I checked he’s right

Step-by-step explanation: