SOLUTION: I understand what to do when the signs are the same in this problem but what do I do if they differ? 89.3+(-14.4)

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Question 68217This question is from textbook Glencoe Algebra Concepts and Applications
: I understand what to do when the signs are the same in this problem but what do I do if they differ? 89.3+(-14.4)This question is from textbook Glencoe Algebra Concepts and Applications

Answer by Earlsdon(6103) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Remember...adding a negative quantity is really subtracting the quantity.
89.3+(-14.4) = 89.3-14.4 = 74.9