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First draw anumberline diagram.
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- From zero move 5.1 units right to reach 5.1.
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- Then move 6.8 units right show the addition of 6.8.
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- Find the final position on the number line.
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- The sum of
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is 11.9. \
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The sum of is 11.9.
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