What is −189.987−30.87?(1 point)
Responses
−159.117
220.857
159.117
−220.857
The correct response is -220.857
To subtract -30.87 from -189.987, you can simply add the absolute values and assign the appropriate negative sign.
|-189.987| + |-30.87| = 220.857
Since the original number is negative, the answer will also be negative. Therefore, the result is -220.857.