SOLUTION: 50.2-600 how do I solve this problem I tried the subracting way I just couldn't do it can you please help me. Thank you

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Question 514893: 50.2-600 how do I solve this problem I tried the subracting way I just couldn't do it can you please help me. Thank you
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
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50.2-600 how do I solve this problem
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Find the difference between the larger number and the smaller number
Apply the sign (+or-) of the larger number (-600)
600.0
50.2
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549.8, apply the sign of -600, -549.8 is the answer