Express 5.2 as tenths and subtract the 2 ones (which is 20 tenths).

• 5.2 = 52 tenths
• 2 ones = 20 tenths
• Remaining tenths = 52 - 20 = 32 tenths

Check: 2 ones + 32 tenths = 2 + 3.2 = 5.2 ✓

Final Answer: 32