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5 July, 01:33

Lucy does the following problem incorrectly. Explain the error and redo the problem showing the correct answer. Lucy's answer - 1.25 - (0.25) = - 1

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  1. 5 July, 02:42
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    -1.5

    Step-by-step explanation:

    -1.25 - (0.25)

    1. Put the negative sign (-) in the parentheses

    -1.25 - 0.25

    2. Subtract the two numbers

    -1.25 - 0.25 = - 1.5

    Lucy subtracted the two numbers instead of seeing that the 0.25 has to be negative as well.
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