Use the additive inverse to find 8.76−26.54..

Answer 1

To find the additive inverse of a number, we simply change its sign.

The additive inverse of 26.54 is -26.54.

Therefore, to find 8.76 - 26.54, we can rewrite it as 8.76 + (-26.54).

Now we can add these two numbers together:

8.76 + (-26.54) = -17.78

Answer 2

Use the additive inverse to find −1223−(−856). Write the answer as a mixed number.