Question

Subtract the signed numbers by adding the opposite of the second number to the first number.
negative 10.1 minus left parenthesis negative 2.3 right parenthesis

Answer 1

To subtract -10.1 minus (-2.3), we can rewrite the expression as -10.1 + 2.3.

Now, calculate the sum:

-10.1 + 2.3 = -7.8

Therefore, -10.1 minus (-2.3) is equal to -7.8.