What is #2.75+.003+.158#?

1 Answer
Mar 3, 2018

2.911

Explanation:

The first step to solve this problem, is to look at one certain part of the equation. To start, we are going to look at

#color(blue)(2.75+.003)+.158#

So, if you break that small chunk off, and pretend that for now, the .158 isn't even there, you are left with #2.75+.003#. Solve this using addition, and you get #color(red)2.753#.

Now, we are going to add back in the .158.

#color(red)2.753+.158#

After solving the problem above using addition, you result in #2.911#, which is your final answer.