Add −4.85+(−2.54) .(1 point)

Question

Responses

−7.39
negative 7.39

−2.31
negative 2.31

2.31
2.31

−6.39

Answer 1

To add the numbers \(-4.85\) and \(-2.54\):

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

Now, we can sum the absolute values:

\[ 4.85 + 2.54 = 7.39 \]

Since both numbers are negative, the result will also be negative:

\[ -4.85 - 2.54 = -7.39 \]

Therefore, the answer is:

\(-7.39\) (or negative 7.39).