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The sum of 43.9 and a number is 49.65, as shown below. What number should go in the box to complete the addition problem? 43.9 plus box _.75 equals 49.65

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43.9 + x = 49.65

Subtract 43.9 from both sides:

49.65 - 43.9 = 5.75

The missing number is 5

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