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Solve two-step word problems involving adding and subtracting decimals

Problem

Kai has a string that was 5 meters long. They cut 1.3 meters of the string to use in the garden. Then they cut another 2.75 meters long piece off to use on a project.
How much string does Kai have left?
  • Your answer should be
  • an exact decimal, like 0.75
meters