Question

1) 5.4 +(-9.7)
Find the sum

Answer 1

-4.3

Explanation:

5.4 +(-9.7)

+(-9.7) means -9.7, so that simplifies to -9.7

5.4-9.7

(this is how I do this, but you could do it the other way too.)

Since 9.7 is greater than 5.4, subtract 5.4 from 9.7

you get 4.3

Remember, 9.7 is negative!

so your answer is -4.3

Answer 2

-4.3

Explanation:

5.4 + (-9.7)

to

5.4 -9.7 a negative times a positive is still a negative

then just combine them.

=

-4.3