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Section 21.3 Deliberate Practice: Adding and Subtracting Decimals

Algebra is a skill, which means it requires practice to become proficient. But it will take more than rote repetition to get there. Deliberate practice is the thoughtful repetition of a task. For each of these sections, you will be given a list of specific skills or ideas to focus on as you practice thinking through the problems.

Focus on these skills:

  • Write the original expression.

  • Focus your attention on the position of the digits relative to the decimal point.

  • Present your work legibly.

Worksheet Worksheet

Instructions: Perform the indicated calculation.

1.

Calculate \(3.14 + 1.08\text{.}\)

2.

Calculate \(2.4 + 3.81\text{.}\)

3.

Calculate \(4.07 - 2.78\text{.}\)

4.

Calculate \(3.3 - 1.07\text{.}\)

5.

Calculate \(5.32 + 2.079\text{.}\)

6.

Calculate \(1.6 + 2.504\text{.}\)

7.

Calculate \(2.054 - 1.23\text{.}\)

8.

Calculate \(3.13 - 1.307\text{.}\)

9.

Calculate \(12.08 + 3.127\text{.}\)

10.

Calculate \(11.37 - 2.037\text{.}\)