Compute -5.26 + 28.89.

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Understand the Problem

The question is asking to compute the sum of -5.26 and 28.89, which involves performing basic arithmetic addition with negative and positive numbers.

Answer

$23.63$
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The final answer is $23.63$.

Steps to Solve

  1. Identify the Numbers We have two numbers to add: -5.26 (a negative number) and 28.89 (a positive number).

  2. Convert to Similar Terms To make addition easier, we can think about this as subtracting the absolute value of the negative number from the positive number: $$ 28.89 - 5.26 $$

  3. Perform the Subtraction Now, calculate the difference: $$ 28.89 - 5.26 = 23.63 $$

  4. Determine the Sign of the Result Since 28.89 is larger than 5.26, the result will be positive: $$ \text{Final Result} = 23.63 $$

The final answer is $23.63$.

More Information

This computation shows how adding a positive number to a negative number results in a net value that is determined by which number is larger. In this case, the positive number dominates.

Tips

  • Ignoring Signs: Sometimes, people forget the negative sign when adding or subtracting. Always pay attention to the signs of the numbers involved.
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