Question

In the following exercises,Perform the indicated operation, $79.38-\left(-17.598\right)$

Short answer

The simplified value is$96.978$

Step-by-step solution

Step 1, Given information

The given numbers are$79.38-\left(-17.598\right)$

Step 2. Perform subtraction operation

Firstly simplify the expression then solve it

Negative of a negative number becomes positive

i.e $-\left(-a\right)=a$

$$\begin{gathered} 79.38-\left(-17.598\right) \\ =79.38+17.598 \end{gathered}$$

Step 3. Perform addition operation

Firstly write numbers in vertically format then addition

$$\begin{gathered} +79.380 \\ +17.598 \\ ----- \\ +96.978 \end{gathered}$$

Step 4.conclusion

Hence, the simplified value is$96.978$