Chapter 1.5, Problem 16P

Find each sum.

$-1.5+6.1$

To determine

To find: The sum of the expression $-1.5+6.1$ .

Answer to Problem 16P

The sum of the expression $-1.5+6.1$ is $4.6$ .

Explanation of Solution

Given:

The expression is $-1.5+6.1$ .

Calculation:

Solve $-1.5+6.1$ as follows:

  $\begin{array}{c}-1.5+6.1=6.1-1.5\\ =4.6\end{array}$

Thus, the sum of the expression $-1.5+6.1$ is $4.6$ .