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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Amaya Burke

15 October, 05:22

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Answers (2)

Know the Answer?

Makena Braun · Answer 1

Let x be the original number.

x - 0.75 + 5 = - 7

x + 4.25 = - 7

x = - 11.25

Brainliest?

Howard Lozano · Answer 2

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!

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 1/23 1/2-11 1/22 1/2