Question

Three-fourths was subtracted from a number, and then 5 was added to the result. The sum was -7. What was the original number?

Answer 1

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!

Answer 2

Answer:

Let x be the original number.

x - 0.75 + 5 = -7

x + 4.25 = -7

x = -11.25

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