This question can be solved using pemdas. In order of operations, parenthesis come first. So you will do -6.8 + 10.4 to get 3.6. From there it goes to exponents (none), then to multiplication. So multiply 3.6 by 1/4, or .25 to get 0.9. Then just add .9 onto 54.3 to get 55.2 and that's your answer!
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