Answer:
-4.3
Step-by-step 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
