how do you get 0.05 - 5

Answer 1

To calculate \(0.05 - 5\), you can treat the operation as simple subtraction.

1. Convert \(5\) to a decimal to make the operation easier: \[ 5 = 5.00 \]

2. Now, perform the subtraction: \[ 0.05 - 5.00 \]

3. When you subtract, the decimal aligns: \[ 0.05 \] \[ -5.00 \] \[ \underline{-4.95} \]

Thus, \[ 0.05 - 5 = -4.95 \]