Question

M+(-9.5)=-7.8 how do you do this problem

Answer 1

M + (-9.5) = -7.8

First, simplify your brackets. / Your problem should look like: $m + -9.5 = -7.8$
Second, change addition to subtraction. / Your problem should look like: $m - 9.5 = -7.8$
Third, add 9.5 to both sides. / Your problem should look like: $m = -7.8 + 9.5$
Fourth, simplify. / Your problem should look like: $m = 1.7$

Answer: m = 1.7