Question

The sum of a number b and 7.5 is 4.8

Answer 1

b + 7.5 = 4.8
-7.5 -7.5
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b = -2.7

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You can also check your answer by doing replacing the number with the variable ( don't just write the anwser just because you know it, since its pre algebra you have to do it algebraically like above)

-2.7 + 7.5 = 4.8

Hope it helps!