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What is −189.987−30.87 ?(1 point)
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220.857
220.857

159.117
159.117

−159.117
negative 159.117

−220.857

Answer 1

To calculate \( -189.987 - 30.87 \):

1. Combine the two negative values: \[ -189.987 - 30.87 = -189.987 + (-30.87) = -220.857 \]

So, the answer is \( -220.857 \).