Question

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

Answer 1

I think the answer is -11.25.

WHY? Do it backwards.

-7 -5 = -12

-12 + 3/4 = -11.25

Now solve.

-11.25 - (3/4) + 5 = -7.