Question

Solve for x: x + 4.5 = -7.75

Answer 1

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x + 4.5 = -7.75

The first step is to subtract 4.5 on both sides

x + 4.5 - 4.5 = -7.75 - 4.5

x = -12.25

(Note: When you have two negative numbers, you add them and then keep the negative sign.)

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Answer 2

x = -12.25.

Explanation:

x + 4.5 = -7.75

Isolate x by subtracting 4.5 from each side:

x + 4.5 - 4.5 = -7.75 - 4.5

x = -12.25.