Find the Exact Value 0.4-2(3.6-2.09)+5

$0.4 - 2 (3.6 - 2.09) + 5$

Simplify each term.

Subtract $2.09$ from $3.6$ .

$0.4 - 2 \cdot 1.51 + 5$

Multiply $- 2$ by $1.51$ .

$0.4 - 3.02 + 5$

Simplify by adding and subtracting.

Subtract $3.02$ from $0.4$ .

$- 2.62 + 5$

Add $- 2.62$ and $5$ .

$2.38$