#how is this "1.8 - 3.2 " -1.4 and not -2.6 ?

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jolly sigil
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its so simple but yet i cant understand why it is -1.4?

1.8 - 3.2
first you 1.8 - .2 wich is 1.6 then you just do 1.6 - 3 wich would be -2.6 but every calculator says otherwise
i know i might sound dumb but i really need someone to explain what the hell is going on

pallid citrusBOT
jolly sigil
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how does a whole number affect a decimal

quartz vigil
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Nevermind maybe it's clearer if we do

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16-30

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Whats 16-30

jolly sigil
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i would still say its -26

quartz vigil
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Uh

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Why?

jolly sigil
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if we do 56 - 30 the answer would be 26

quartz vigil
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Yes

jolly sigil
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it dont affect the last number

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why would it when we go over the 0 mark

quartz vigil
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What grade are you in?

jolly sigil
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year 10 but got summer b reak maby i have forgot the basics but why is that

quartz vigil
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So you're 15?

jolly sigil
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now your just making me feel really stupid ill go figure it out

quartz vigil
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Ok sorry just curious

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(10+6)-30
=-20+6
=-14

jolly sigil
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yeah i was plain stupid i forgot how it worked when i did it in my head instead of in a calculator like usual