williamknight4p0t8my
williamknight4p0t8my williamknight4p0t8my
  • 21-03-2019
  • Mathematics
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Three-fourths was subtracted from a number, and then 5 was added to the result. The sum was -7. What was the original number?
-3 1/2
3 1/2
-11 1/2
2 1/2

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EdwardYang EdwardYang
  • 21-03-2019

Let x be the original number.

x - 0.75 + 5 = -7

x + 4.25 = -7

x = -11.25

Hence, none of the answers are correct!

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alberttaylor2002
alberttaylor2002 alberttaylor2002
  • 03-03-2020

Answer:

Let x be the original number.

x - 0.75 + 5 = -7

x + 4.25 = -7

x = -11.25

Brainliest???

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