Question

4.7. copy each expression and simplify it. show all of your steps. homework help

a. 1.234 + 0.58 + 5.316

b. 6.1 − 1.536

c. 4.8(0.6)

Explanation:

Part a: \( 1.234 + 0.58 + 5.316 \)

Step1: Add 1.234 and 0.58

\( 1.234 + 0.58 = 1.814 \)

Step2: Add the result to 5.316

\( 1.814 + 5.316 = 7.13 \)

Step1: Align decimal points

Write \( 6.1 \) as \( 6.100 \) to have the same number of decimal places.

Step2: Subtract

\( 6.100 - 1.536 = 4.564 \)

Step1: Multiply the numbers

\( 4.8 \times 0.6 = 2.88 \)

Answer:

\( 7.13 \)

Part b: \( 6.1 - 1.536 \)