What is −18.1−5 ?(1 point)

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Responses

13.1
13.1

23.1
23.1

−23.1
negative 23.1

−13.1

Answer 1

To solve the expression \( -18.1 - 5 \):

1. Start from \( -18.1 \).
2. Subtract \( 5 \) from it.

This is the same as adding \( -5 \):

\[ -18.1 - 5 = -18.1 + (-5) = -18.1 - 5 = -23.1 \]

So, the answer is \( -23.1 \).