Asked by Weather

What is:
7.9+ 0.03?
or can you explain to me how to work this problem out?

Answers

Answered by Ms. Sue
First, line up the decimal points.

7.90
0.03
________
7.93
Answered by Weather
Wait, That's not the answer is it?
Answered by Ms. Sue
Yes. Think of money. You have 7 dollars and 90 cents. You find three cents. Now how much do you have?

Also -- check out Google's answer.

https://www.google.com/search?source=hp&ei=UU5UXdSZE9G8tgXx8LXoDQ&q=7.9%2B+0.03+%3D+&oq=7.9%2B+0.03+%3D+&gs_l=psy-ab.3..33i160.2423.6068..6577...0.0..0.186.702.0j5......0....2j1..gws-wiz.......33i299.8JVboV6PpZ8&ved=0ahUKEwiUhqHA-oLkAhVRnq0KHXF4Dd0Q4dUDCAc&uact=5
Answered by Weather
Wow! Thanks! Really helped me a lot! I'm not gonna lie.
Answered by Ms. Sue
You are welcome. :-)
Answered by Weather
Also, One more question. What is:
1.73
24
+1.27
_______
Answered by Weather
And, What does it take to become a tutor on Jiskha?
Answered by Ms. Sue
The first thing I told you on the other problem was _____?

Jiskha tutors are adults with at least one four-year college degree. In addition, they must post good answers on Jiskha regularly for a few weeks.
Answered by Ms. Sue
You seem to have a reading problem.
Ooops. You told me to line up the decimal points:

1.73
2.4
+ 1.27
Answered by Weather
Is it something about the emoji that you don't like?
Answered by Ms. Sue
The emoji is fine.
Ok, can you just help me with the question, please?
I don't have enough time for this test. My parents are going to come home expecting my homework to get done! I need to study!! Help me pleaseeeee......
Answered by Ms. Sue
1.73
2.4
+ 1.27

Why isn't the last decimal point lined up?

Now add.
Answered by Ms. Sue
Here's a third grade addition explanation and practice.

https://www.k5learning.com/free-math-worksheets/third-grade-3/addition/add-3-digit-numbers-in-columns-with-regrouping

Oof. Nevermind, I guessed, Submitted and got a 100% Thanks very much, Ms. Sue!!!!!!
Answered by Ms. Sue
You're welcome.
Please have confidence in your abilities.
I will, You are a GREAT teacher! :D
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