−3.28−(−4.4)+(−p)minus, 3, point, 28, minus, left parenthesis, minus, 4, point, 4, right parenthesis, plus, left parenthesis, minus, p, right parenthesis where p = 9.7p=9.7p, equals, 9, point, 7.=-8.58

-8.58

Step-by-step explanation:

We are required to evaluate the expression: −3.28−(−4.4)+(−p)

Given that p=9.7

−3.28−(−4.4)+(−p)

First we open the brackets.

Note that the (I)- X - =+ (ii) - X + = -

=−3.28+4.4-p

=−3.28+4.4-9.7

=-8.58