Question

add.
-2.6 + -5.6 =

Explanation:

Step1: Rewrite addition of negative

$-2.6 + (-5.6) = -2.6 - 5.6$

Step2: Sum the absolute values

$2.6 + 5.6 = 8.2$

Step3: Apply negative sign

$- (2.6 + 5.6) = -8.2$

Answer:

$-8.2$