Which expression has the same value as [tex]-97.4 - 5.2[/tex]?

A. [tex]-5.2 - (-97.4)[/tex]
B. [tex]-97.4 + (-5.2)[/tex]
C. [tex]-97.4 - (-5.2)[/tex]
D. [tex]97.4 + (-5.2)[/tex]

Answer :

To determine which expression has the same value as [tex]\(-97.4 - 5.2\)[/tex], we compare each of the given expressions to see if any of them equals the original expression:

1. Original Expression:
[tex]\(-97.4 - 5.2\)[/tex]

When we calculate this, we get [tex]\(-102.6\)[/tex].

2. Compare with Each Option:

a) Option 1: [tex]\(-5.2 - (-97.4)\)[/tex]

This simplifies to:
[tex]\(-5.2 + 97.4 = 92.2\)[/tex]

b) Option 2: [tex]\(-97.4 + (-5.2)\)[/tex]

This simplifies to:
[tex]\(-97.4 - 5.2 = -102.6\)[/tex]

c) Option 3: [tex]\(-97.4 - (-5.2)\)[/tex]

This simplifies to:
[tex]\(-97.4 + 5.2 = -92.2\)[/tex]

d) Option 4: [tex]\(97.4 + (-5.2)\)[/tex]

This simplifies to:
[tex]\(97.4 - 5.2 = 92.2\)[/tex]

3. Conclusion:

Out of these options, the expression [tex]\(-97.4 + (-5.2)\)[/tex] matches the value of the original expression, [tex]\(-102.6\)[/tex]. Therefore, the correct option is [tex]\(-97.4 + (-5.2)\)[/tex].