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orWatch a videoErin had 0.75 grams of pepper. Then she used 0.69 grams of the pepper to make some scrambled eggs. How much pepper does Erin have left?

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Erin had 0.75 grams of pepper. Then she used 0.69 grams of the pepper to make some scrambled eggs. How much pepper does Erin have left?

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Solution

1. Break Down the Problem

To find out how much pepper Erin has left after using some, we need to perform a simple subtraction:

  • Start with the initial amount of pepper: 0.75 grams
  • Subtract the amount used for scrambled eggs: 0.69 grams

2. Relevant Concepts

The concept involved here is basic arithmetic, specifically subtraction.

3. Analysis and Detail

Perform the calculation as follows:
Amount of pepper left=Initial amountAmount used \text{Amount of pepper left} = \text{Initial amount} - \text{Amount used} Substituting the given values: Amount of pepper left=0.75grams0.69grams \text{Amount of pepper left} = 0.75 \, \text{grams} - 0.69 \, \text{grams}

4. Verify and Summarize

Now, let's calculate: 0.750.69=0.06grams 0.75 - 0.69 = 0.06 \, \text{grams} Thus, after performing the calculations, Erin has 0.06 grams of pepper left.

Final Answer

Erin has 0.06 grams of pepper left.

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