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Margaret does the following problem incorrectly.

-0.46 + (-0.54) =
Margaret’s answer: -0.46 + 0.54 = 0.08
Please find the error and resolve the problem to help
PLS HELP FAST ALSO CAN YOU BREAK IT DOWN FOR ME

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The problem is in the parenthesis

Explaination: plus and minus is minus. That means -0.46-0.54=-1.

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