Question

compute.
-3.384 - 5.76 =
14.25 + (-27.381) =

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

$14.25 + (-27.381) = 14.25 - 27.381$

Step4: Calculate the difference

$14.25 - 27.381 = -(27.381 - 14.25) = -13.131$

Answer:

$-3.384 - 5.76 = -9.144$
$14.25 + (-27.381) = -13.131$