Question

Evaluate the expression for s = 15.8, t = 2.6, and u = 14.

Write your answer as a decimal or whole number.

tu − s =

Answer 1

To evaluate the expression \( tu - s \) with the given values \( s = 15.8, t = 2.6, \) and \( u = 14 \), follow these steps:

1. Calculate \( tu \):
\[
tu = t \times u = 2.6 \times 14
\]

Now, perform the multiplication:
\[
2.6 \times 14 = 36.4
\]

2. Next, subtract \( s \) from \( tu \):
\[
tu - s = 36.4 - 15.8
\]

Now, perform the subtraction:
\[
36.4 - 15.8 = 20.6
\]

Therefore, the value of the expression \( tu - s \) is \( \boxed{20.6} \).