Explain why is it important to line up decimals numbers by their place value when you add or subtract them

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Mathematics

Rigoberto Vazquez

5 December, 16:43

Explain why is it important to line up decimals numbers by their place value when you add or subtract them

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Alondra Walsh · Answer 1

It is important because if you are adding and subtracfing and the decimals are off when your done with the equation you might end up with two decimals or numbers in the wrong place

Theodore · Answer 2

So you can keep track of your problem and so you will have the place value of the problem correct