Question

compute.
-3.384 - 5.76 =
16.37 + (-29.786) =

Explanation:

Step1: Rewrite subtraction as addition

$-3.384 - 5.76 = -3.384 + (-5.76)$

Step2: Add the negative numbers

$-3.384 + (-5.76) = -(3.384 + 5.76) = -9.144$

Step3: Rewrite addition of negative

$16.37 + (-29.786) = 16.37 - 29.786$

Step4: Calculate the difference

$16.37 - 29.786 = -13.416$

Answer:

$-9.144$
$-13.416$