Evaluate. -2.8 + (-53.65)

Question

Group of answer choices

-56.45

50.85

-50.85

56.45

Answer 1

To evaluate \(-2.8 + (-53.65)\), you can add the two numbers together while considering their signs.

\[ -2.8 + (-53.65) = -2.8 - 53.65 \]

Now, perform the addition:

\[ -2.8 - 53.65 = -56.45 \]

Therefore, the answer is \(-56.45\).

So, the correct choice is:

\(-56.45\)