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Question
What is −189.987−30.87 ?(1 point)
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220.857
220.857

159.117
159.117

−159.117
negative 159.117

−220.857

Answer 1

To calculate $-189.987-30.87$:

1. Combine the two negative values: $$-189.987-30.87=-189.987+(-30.87)=-220.857$$

So, the answer is $-220.857$.