To determine the difference between [tex]\(-0.2\)[/tex] and [tex]\(22.2\)[/tex], follow these steps:
1. First, identify the values provided: [tex]\(-0.2\)[/tex] and [tex]\(22.2\)[/tex].
2. The difference between two numbers is calculated by subtracting the smaller number from the larger number. In this case, [tex]\(22.2\)[/tex] is larger than [tex]\(-0.2\)[/tex].
3. Subtract [tex]\(-0.2\)[/tex] from [tex]\(22.2\)[/tex]:
[tex]\[ 22.2 - (-0.2) \][/tex]
4. When you subtract a negative number, it is equivalent to adding the absolute value of that number:
[tex]\[ 22.2 + 0.2 \][/tex]
5. Perform the addition:
[tex]\[ 22.2 + 0.2 = 22.4 \][/tex]
Therefore, the correct answer is [tex]\(22.4\)[/tex].
So the correct choice is:
[tex]\[
\boxed{22.4}
\][/tex]
