(b) \( 0.084-1.29=\square \) (Type an integer or a decimal.)

To solve \( 0.084 - 1.29 \), it helps to remember that subtracting a larger number from a smaller one will give you a negative result. First, align the numbers for easier subtraction: \[ \begin{array}{r} 0.084 \\ - 1.290 \\ \hline \end{array} \] When you subtract, you'll need to borrow, which can get tricky! The answer will be negative, specifically \( -1.206 \). Now, practicing with negative numbers can be fun! Think of them as walking down a staircase—each step down is like going further into the negatives. Just keep counting your steps!