Identify values of x and y: Identify the values of x and y. We are given x=−2.31 and y=5.9. We need to substitute these values into the expression x−(−y).
Substitute values into expression: Substitute the values into the expression. The expression is x−(−y). Substituting the given values, we get −2.31−(−5.9).
Simplify the expression: Simplify the expression.The double negative in −(−5.9) becomes a positive, so the expression simplifies to −2.31+5.9.
Perform the addition: Perform the addition.Now we add the two numbers: −2.31+5.9=3.59.
More problems from Evaluate variable expressions with decimals, fractions, and mixed numbers