Question

Three-fourths was subtracted from a number, and then 5 1/4 was added to the result. The sum was -7.

What was the original number?

AND

m + 2/3 = 1/2

Answer 1

1 1/4 is the answer

Explanation:

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Answer 2

The resulting values are -1 and -1/4

If three-fourths was subtracted from a number, and then 5 1/4 was added to the result, the equivalent expression will be:

x - 3/4 = -7 + 5 1/4

Solve to have the expression

x - 3/4 = -7 + 21/4

x - 3/4 = -7/4

x = -7/4 + 3/4

x = -4/4

x = -1

Hence the equivalent value and original number is -1

m + 2/3 = 1/2

m = 1/2 - 2/3

m = 3-4/6

m = -1/4

Hence the resulting values are -1 and -1/4