Question

The difference between a number b and 7.4 is -6.8

Answer 1

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Answer:

b = 0.6

Discussion:

The question can be written as

b - 7.4 = -6.8 => (now add 7.4 to each side)

b - 7.4 + 7.4 = -6.8 + 7.4 => ( note: -7.4 + 7.4 = 0)

b = 0.6

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MrB