Let's evaluate the expression \(-30 + 4.5\).
To solve \(-30 + 4.5\):
- We start at \(-30\).
- Adding \(4.5\) means we move \(4.5\) units towards \(0\) (the positive side of the number line).
- Hence, \(-30 + 4.5 = -25.5\).
Now, examining the responses provided:
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First Response: \(-30 + 4.5 = -3 + 4.5 = 1.5\) (Incorrect)
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Second Response: \(-30+4.5=−1⋅30+4.5=−1⋅1+4.5=−1+4.5=3.5\) (Incorrect)
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Third Response: \(-30+4.5=−3⋅0+4.5=0+4.5=4.5\) (Incorrect)
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Fourth Response: \(-30+4.5=(−3)0+4.5=1+4.5=5.5\) (Incorrect)
None of the responses shown provides the correct steps to solve \(-30 + 4.5\). The correct solution should be \(-30 + 4.5 = -25.5\).