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Add −4.85+(−2.54)
.(1 point)
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−7.39
negative 7.39

2.31
2.31

−6.39
negative 6.39

−2.31
negative 2.31
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Answer 1

To add the two numbers \(-4.85\) and \(-2.54\), you simply combine them since they are both negative.

\[ -4.85 + (-2.54) = -4.85 - 2.54 = -7.39 \]

So the answer is:

−7.39