To solve for how far -45.7 is from the sum of 25.4 and -45.7, we can start by simplifying the expression:
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First, calculate \( 25.4 + (-45.7) \): \[ 25.4 - 45.7 = 25.4 - 45.7 = -20.3 \]
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This shows that the sum is indeed -20.3, not 20.3.
Next, if you want to determine how far -45.7 is from the sum of 25.4 and -45.7 (-20.3):
- Find the absolute distance between -45.7 and -20.3: \[ |-45.7 - (-20.3)| = |-45.7 + 20.3| = |-25.4| = 25.4 \]
So, -45.7 is 25.4 units away from -20.3.