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2 The difference between -6.4 and a

number is 8.5.
Find two possible values for the number.

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Answer: -14.9 and 2.1

Explanation:

If you take -6.4 - 8.5 in one direction you get -14.9 .

And if you add them together (-6.4 + 8.5) you get 2.1,

those are two possible values depending on if you add or subtract the 8.5 .

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