If a place value is missing a number, the correct response is to add a zero. This is because adding a zero in the missing place value maintains the value of the number while ensuring the correct number of digits for calculations.
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What should you do if a place value is missing a number?(1 point)
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Nothing.
Nothing.
Add a zero.
Add a zero.
Remove the last digit(s) in the number that has the additional place values.
Remove the last digit(s) in the number that has the additional place values.
Subtract without it.
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What is −18.1−5 ?(1 point)
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13.1
13.1
23.1
23.1
−23.1
negative 23.1
−13.1
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13.1
13.1
23.1
23.1
−23.1
negative 23.1
−13.1
To solve \(-18.1 - 5\):
- When you subtract a positive number (5) from a negative number (-18.1), you essentially add the absolute values and keep the negative sign.
- So, \(-18.1 - 5 = -18.1 - 5 = -23.1\).
Therefore, the correct answer is −23.1 (negative 23.1).
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