What is −189.987−30.87 ?(1 point)

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Responses

−159.117
negative 159.117

−220.857
negative 220.87

220.857
220.857

159.117

Answer 1

To solve the expression \(-189.987 - 30.87\):

1. Add the two absolute values: \[ 189.987 + 30.87 = 220.857 \]

2. Since both numbers are negative, the result will also be negative: \[ -220.857 \]

Therefore, the answer is \(\text{negative 220.857}\).