sattlerj
sattlerj sattlerj
  • 25-10-2018
  • Mathematics
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Three-fourths was subtracted from a number, and then 5 was added to the result. The sum was -7.

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achristinejack
achristinejack achristinejack
  • 25-10-2018

I think the answer is -11.25.

WHY? Do it backwards.

-7 -5 = -12

-12 + 3/4 = -11.25

Now solve.

-11.25 - (3/4) + 5 = -7.

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