Pearson Algebra 1 Common Core, 2011
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Exercise 59 Page 71

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Practice makes perfect

We are asked to simplify the given expression. - 5.6+7.4 First, note that we can change the order of terms using the Commutative Property of Addition. Furthermore, keep in mind that adding a negative number is the same as subtracting a positive number.

- 5.6+7.4
7.4+(- 5.6)
7.4-5.6
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