What is −99.85−16.98

Question

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Responses

116.83
116.83

82.87
82.87

−82.87
negative 82.87

−116.83

Answer 1

To solve the expression \( -99.85 - 16.98 \), you can combine the two negative numbers:

\[ -99.85 - 16.98 = - (99.85 + 16.98) \]

Now, add \( 99.85 \) and \( 16.98 \):

\[ 99.85 + 16.98 = 116.83 \]

Therefore,

\[ -99.85 - 16.98 = -116.83 \]

The correct answer is \( -116.83 \).